Is Critical Thinking Critical

In today\u27s world, critical thinking is a priceless tool, according to many employers and teachers, but does it predict performance on a task? A study by Kettler (2013) suggested that students with higher critical thinking scores have a tendency to be more adept at learning. This study was comparing the relationship between cognitive ability, academic achievement and critical thinking. The study found a positive correlation between academic achievement and critical thinking measurements. Students with a higher academic record tended to score higher on the critical thinking tests. The current research examines potential connections between college students\u27 ability to critically reason about flawed research and their overall academic performance and attitudes. We expect that students with high GPAs and those who put more effort into studying will show greater ability to think critically about research. This is important to study because if critical thinking is something that can be taught or learned, it can potentially positively influence a person\u27s academic prowess