A reasoned judgment (and an example)

 Is a judgment based on a critical evaluation of relevant information and arguments

 Identifying and avoiding fallacies
 It involves evaluating various reasons in comparison to one another
 Identifying bias
 Use of appropriate criteria
 Weighing of pros and cons

 Example:
 Issue: Amy wanted to know should she apply for the Bachelor of education or the
Masters of psychology program.
o Process of coming to a reasoned judgment (critical thinking): She researched
the given professions, looked at the types of jobs/careers she might be able
to get after each program. She looked at the admission requirements for both
and the process of applying. She also looked into the cost of each program,
and her ability to receive student loans. She considered the pros and cons of
each program and each job (e.g. how much demand there was, how much
work, job hours etc.). She determined what was more important to her in
terms of future career, and what was attainable.
o Reasoned Judgment: After speaking with some other about both programs,
and thorough and careful consideration of the above factors and criteria, she
came to a reasoned judgment that applying for the bachelor of education
program was the best fit for her.