Critical Thinking Skills Research: Developing Evaluation Techniques

Abstract The need exists for research about the development of critical thinking skills in business education courses. Research designs must define critical thinking clearly and determine appropriate evaluation techniques to assess results. This article covers a variety of evaluation techniques that may be used when conducting research, as well as information about commercially available tests. Sources for the potential researcher are provided.

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