The purpose of our research study was to discover if our hypothesis was probable. Our hypothesis looked to confirm that there will be a negative relationship between perceived critical thinking ability of peers and rank. Specifically, perceived critical thinking ability of peers will decrease consistently from freshmen-level through senior-level. Our research consisted of 71 participants who’s results indicated our hypothesis to be true. Their results showed that undergraduate students perceived themselves as possessing higher critical thinking ability than their peers. These results were important, because they highlight the confidence students possess starting they college careers, and their confidence remains high as the continue through their education. However, students could face some …show more content…
I believe further exploration into critical thinking perception involving both professors and students would provide beneficial information for those hoping to improve both perception and ability of critical thinking. Further research into student’s perception of peer’s ability could also be conducted and refined. I also believe our current research could be further developed indicate differences in critical thinking perception among peers in various variables. The variables that could be further examined include traditional age students versus adult learners, a comparison study by major, and another comparison study by gender. These are all aspects that could change our result, and determine more accurately a student’s perception of their peers, in a more specific instance. By including these specific variables in our hypothesis, we can better determine the extent at which students believe they possess greater critical thinking abilities, when compared to their peers and how critical thinking perception varies deepening on these