Analysis
Definition
Analysis is the process of breaking down complex ideas or information into smaller parts in order to examine them closely, understand their components, relationships, and implications.
Analogy
Think of analysis as solving a puzzle. You carefully study each piece individually to see how they fit together in order to reveal the bigger picture.
Related terms
Critical Thinking: The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue or situation in order to form a judgment or reach an informed decision.
Empirical Evidence: Information or data that is based on observation, experience, or experimentation rather than theoretical assumptions.
Rationalism: The belief that reason and logical thinking are the primary sources of knowledge and truth.
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Practice Questions (3)
Which book did Alexis de Tocqueville write that offers an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of American democracy?
Why would a historian need to understand the purpose of a historical source in their analysis?
Which movement in the late-18th century emphasized reason, analysis, and individualism over traditional doctrine?
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