VCCCTR038
Consider how to settle matters of fact and matters of value and the degree of confidence in the conclusions
Elaborations
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exploring the extent to which agreement or consensus indicates certainty about matters of fact such as how the Pyramids were built; and value, such as the meaningfulness of an artwork
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discussing whether the way something is indicates how it should be, for example choosing the least sustainable option in response to a market trial showing consumers prefer packaging that happens to be the least environmentally sustainable option
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investigating how science knowledge and understanding is developed
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exploring an issue and identifying areas that require technical expertise, those that require broader citizen input or both
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evaluating different ways of negotiating an issue such as forums, information sheets or government panels
VCCCTR038 | Capabilities | Critical and Creative Thinking | Levels 7 and 8 | Reasoning