critical-analysis

1. Logical Fallacy Detection

• Formal: Non-sequitur, affirming the consequent, etc.
• Informal: Ad hominem, straw man, appeal to authority, false dichotomy, etc.
• Causal: Post hoc ergo propter hoc, correlation vs. causation errors.

2. Bias Identification

• Cognitive: Confirmation bias, anchoring, availability heuristic.
• Research/Structural: Funding bias, publication bias, selection bias, spin.

3. Evidence Quality Auditing

• Methodology Audit: Sample size adequacy, control quality, randomization rigor.
• Validity Checks: Internal vs. External validity assessment.

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Critical Analysis: [Subject/Title]

Argument Map:

• Central Claim: [Stated thesis]
• Core Premises: [List of key supports]

Analytical Findings:

• Evidentiary Strength: [Analysis of data quality]
• Logical Integrity: [Identification of fallacies/gaps]
• Bias Assessment: [Findings on COIs or cognitive framing]

Alternative Hypotheses: [2-3 plausible alternative explanations]

Final Verdict: [Confidence Level] | [Accept/Reject/Modify Recommendation] </output_format>