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.
<output_format>
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>