Critical thinking involves using logical reasoning and various thinking skills such as comparison, classification, sequencing, identifying causes and effects, recognizing patterns, making analogies, and deductive and inductive reasoning. It is important because it allows one to think logically, ask questions and ask for evidence to support claims. Critical thinking means finding the best explanation for events and situations based on correct evidence in order to reduce confusion without emotional bias. It requires considering multiple perspectives openly and with an open mind in order to effectively solve problems.