Difference between Critical thinking and Analytical thinking

Critical thinking is reasonable reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or

do. It is the active systematic process of understanding and evaluating arguments. Its a
conscious and deliberate process which is used to interpret or evaluate information and
experiences with a set of reflective attitudes and abilities that guide thoughtful, beliefs
and actions.
Analytical thinking is a methodical step by step approach to break down complex
problems or processes to their constituent parts, identify causes and effects pattern and
analyze problems to arrive at an appropriate solution. Analytical thinking is powerful. It
is focused, sharp, linear, deals with one thing at a time. This works best where there are
established criteria for analysis.