Creative thinking is a type of analytical thinking that involves generating new ideas and innovative concepts to approach problems, solve problems, and generate alternative solutions. Creative thinking helps the business analyst to find novel and original ways to address the needs and expectations of the stakeholders, overcome the challenges and constraints of the project, and add value to the solution. Creative thinking also helps the business analyst to explore different perspectives, challenge assumptions, and experiment with different possibilities. The other options are not types of analytical thinking, but rather techniques or skills that can be used to enhance creative thinking. Lateral thinking is a technique that involves using logic and reasoning to find unconventional or unexpected solutions. Brainstorming is a technique that involves generating a large number of ideas in a group setting. Decision making is a skill that involves choosing the best option among several alternatives based on criteria and evidence. References:

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