A social scientist conducts research on two ethnic groups and comes to the conclusion that there are more similarities than differences between the two groups. When asked to present these findings to other scientists they ask about the reasons and evidence used to reach that conclusion. To respond to this question the social scientist will be primarily using which critical thinking skill?
A) inference
B) explanation
C) self-regulation
D) interpretation

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The social scientist will be primarily using the critical thinking skill of explanation to respond to the question. They will need to provide evidence and reasoning for why they concluded that there are more similarities than differences between the two ethnic groups.

A Social Scientist Conducts Research on Two Ethnic Groups and Comes