analytically

By systematic examination

Analytically means in a way that breaks something into parts to examine it: She approached the problem analytically, isolating each variable.

The word implies systematic, logical thinking rather than intuitive or emotional responses.

Scientists work analytically when they design controlled experiments; critics read analytically when they dissect how a text achieves its effects.

logically

deductive

Deriving specifics from generals

inductiveDeriving general from particular
inferenceConclusion reached through reasoning
reasoningDrawing logical conclusions

syllogism · premise · conclusion · validity · soundness · argumentation · coherent · consistent · rationale · causation

scientifically

empirical

Based on observation, not theory

experimentalTesting new methods
hypothesisTestable proposed explanation
observationAttentive watching or remark

replicable · controlled · objective · measurable · verifiable · testable · peer-reviewed · laboratory · falsifiable · evidence-based

methodically

systematic

Following ordered procedures

meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
thoroughComplete in every detail
rigorousExtremely thorough and careful

precise · methodical · careful · orderly · organized · step-by-step · structured · disciplined · scrupulous · exacting

critically

evaluate

Determine value or quality

assessJudge worth or quality
scrutinizeInspect with close attention
examineStudy with attention

dissect · question · critique · appraise · review · interpret · deconstruct · probe · investigate · inspect

quantitatively

metrics

Standards for assessment

statisticsCollected numerical information
dataFacts for analysis
algorithmsFinite instruction sequences

patterns · correlation · measurement · variables · regression · modeling · benchmarking · segmentation · trends · forecasting

Categories

adverbsquickly, slowly, very, really, now
mental adverbsmentally, cognitively, consciously, unconsciously, subconsciously
philosophy adverbslogically, rationally, ethically, morally, metaphysically
scientific methodexperiment, theory, data, hypothesis, observation
manner of listeningactively, passively, attentively, intently, closely

Opposites

method of reasoning

analyticallyintuitively

By innate understanding

holistically · synthetically · instinctively · impressionistically · viscerally

orderliness of approach

analyticallyhaphazardly

Without order or plan

chaotically · randomly · unsystematically · confusedly · erratically

emotional vs. rational engagement

analyticallyemotionally

Regarding inner feelings

irrationally · passionately · sentimentally · subjectively · illogically

Phrases

analytical chemistryStudy of matter's composition
analytical thinkingSystematic examination of parts
analytical skillsAbility to examine systematically
analytical mindReasoning capacity favoring examination
analytical reasoningStructured evaluation of information
analytical writingMethodical examination through text

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