Input data
Inputs are information, stimuli, or observations on the basis of which a cognitive system or decision-making process forms an evaluation and response.
Definition
In thinking and problem solving, inputs include facts, signals from the body, information from the environment, history of experience, and assumptions. If the data is incomplete, distorted, or poorly described, decisions will be weaker even with good reasoning. Therefore, it is worth checking the source, quality and timeliness of information before formulating conclusions.
Key ideas
- Jakość informacji
- Wpływ na wnioski
- Oddzielenie danych od interpretacji
Practice and life
Before analyzing, list all the data you have and mark it as: fact, opinion, assumption or missing information.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to treat first impressions as complete data. A common mistake is to ignore information that does not match the expected conclusion.
Questions for self-reflection
- Jakie dane naprawdę mam?
- Co jest faktem, a co interpretacją?
- Jakich informacji brakuje do uczciwej decyzji?