Critical Thinking Flashcards
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A P&G brand claims: 'Our detergent removes 99% of stains in lab tests.' A consumer says it did not remove their stain. Which conclusion is MOST valid?
Answer: Lab conditions may differ from real-world usage scenarios
Lab tests are controlled environments, and results may not transfer perfectly to every real-world condition.
Sales of a P&G shampoo increased 20% after a new ad campaign. A manager concludes the ad caused the increase. What is the WEAKEST point in this argument?
Answer: Correlation does not prove causation — other factors may have driven sales
A sales increase coinciding with an ad campaign does not prove the campaign caused it without ruling out other variables.
Which of the following is an ASSUMPTION, not a stated fact? 'P&G invested $500M in R&D last year. Therefore, its products will be more innovative next year.'
Answer: R&D investment necessarily leads to innovation
The conclusion assumes R&D spending directly produces innovation, which is an unstated premise.
A study shows that consumers who use P&G products rate their satisfaction at 8.5/10. Which of these would MOST weaken this claim?
Answer: Only current P&G customers were surveyed, excluding those who stopped using the brand
Surveying only current customers introduces selection bias, excluding dissatisfied customers who left the brand.
P&G launches a new razor. After one month, returns are 3% higher than average. A manager says, 'We must pull the product.' What additional information is MOST needed?
Answer: Whether 3% above average is statistically significant given typical variance
Statistical significance must be assessed before concluding the elevated return rate is a meaningful signal.
Which argument structure is MOST logically sound for recommending a new P&G product line?
Answer: Market research shows unmet consumer need, our product addresses it, and a pilot test confirmed demand
A sound recommendation is grounded in identified consumer need, a solution, and validated demand through testing.