Analysis

The analytic ability is a major contributing factor to critical thinking. Analysis is the active process of examining, searching, comparing, dissecting, and synthesizing all in the pursuit of understanding and knowledgable judgement.

The entire range of what is called 'cognitive skill development" is included in the developmental levels of analysis. Alverno students learn to analyze problems, situations, issues, ideas, substances, and processes.
(2005). Ability-based learning outcomes, p. 15.

Statements of the Ability

Over time the statements describing the Analysis ability have evolved and changed. Below are links to statements of the ability (from the "4-pagers") used from 1973 to the present:

Name Changes

Sharpen Analytical Capabilities (Green Bible, August 1973)
Analytical Capabilities (1974)
Analytical Capability (1976)
Analysis (1981)

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