Analytical, critical and consultancy skills 303 interpret data, to appraise evidence and evaluate arguments; recognize the existence (or non-existence) of logical relationships between propositions; draw warranted conclusions and make valid generalizations; test assertions, conclusions and generalizations; reconstruct ideas or beliefs by examining and analysing relevant evidence. Critical evaluation Critical evaluation is the process of making informed judgements about the validity, relevance and usefulness of ideas and arguments. It uses critical thinking. Critical evaluation means not taking anything for granted and, where necessary, challenging propositions. It involves making informed judgements about the value of ideas and arguments. It uses critical thinking by analysing and evaluating the quality of theories and concepts in order to establish the degree to which they are valid and supported by the evidence (evidence based) and the extent to which they are biased. It means reflecting