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NST2602
Assignment 01
2023
Due Date
11 May 2023
11:00 PM
Unique Number:845778
, QUESTION 1
Identify the statement that does not suit the statement that defines critical thinking as
a tool for inquiry. (4)
A. Empower towards developing the insight into utilising resources
effectively
B. Curiosity
C. Desire t
D. o be well informed
E. Confidence to argue
Answer: A
Explanation: Critical thinking skills are considered to be a tool for enquiry. The
characteristics of critical thinking include curiosity, the desire to be well informed,
careful to apply critical thinking, confidence in the process that originates from logical
investigation, confidence to argue, open-mindedness, flexible to different views,
reason objectively, cautious in decision making, and eager to review personal
standpoints.
QUESTION 2
Knowledge can be adapted to empower Africans to better understand their
world/environment in order to reshape their own knowledge system to sustain their
future. The statement refers to ___________. (3)
A. technological knowledge
B. scientific knowledge
C. indigenous knowledge
D. technical knowledge
Answer: C
Explanation: Technical knowledge or science is commonly modified and easily
influenced. It is knowledge that develops and suits the changing conditions that
societies find themselves in. Indigenous knowledge is not constant and is not
restricted to the borders of the African continent. Knowledge spreads and interacts
with other forms of knowledge in various communities. Knowledge can be adapted to
empower Africans to better understand the differences and interactions between
Call or Whatsapp +27682021794
www.myassignments.co.za
NST2602
Assignment 01
2023
Due Date
11 May 2023
11:00 PM
Unique Number:845778
, QUESTION 1
Identify the statement that does not suit the statement that defines critical thinking as
a tool for inquiry. (4)
A. Empower towards developing the insight into utilising resources
effectively
B. Curiosity
C. Desire t
D. o be well informed
E. Confidence to argue
Answer: A
Explanation: Critical thinking skills are considered to be a tool for enquiry. The
characteristics of critical thinking include curiosity, the desire to be well informed,
careful to apply critical thinking, confidence in the process that originates from logical
investigation, confidence to argue, open-mindedness, flexible to different views,
reason objectively, cautious in decision making, and eager to review personal
standpoints.
QUESTION 2
Knowledge can be adapted to empower Africans to better understand their
world/environment in order to reshape their own knowledge system to sustain their
future. The statement refers to ___________. (3)
A. technological knowledge
B. scientific knowledge
C. indigenous knowledge
D. technical knowledge
Answer: C
Explanation: Technical knowledge or science is commonly modified and easily
influenced. It is knowledge that develops and suits the changing conditions that
societies find themselves in. Indigenous knowledge is not constant and is not
restricted to the borders of the African continent. Knowledge spreads and interacts
with other forms of knowledge in various communities. Knowledge can be adapted to
empower Africans to better understand the differences and interactions between
