Critical reasoning includes deciding whether a claim is justified by evidence and logic.

### Why this is right Deciding whether a claim is justified is one of the stated functions of critical reasoning. The decision depends on examining the evidence and the logic connecting that evidence to the claim. ### The concept A claim is not justified merely because someone asserts it. Critical reasoning asks whether the supporting information is relevant and whether the conclusion follows. This differs from simply having an opinion or collecting facts without assessing their connection. ### The other options - **False**: This would be incorrect because the course material explicitly includes deciding whether claims are justified within critical reasoning. ### Remember To assess a claim, check both its evidence and its reasoning.