Raven's Progressive Matrices Reasoning by Analogy Questions and Answers

Question 1

In a 2x2 matrix, the relationship between the figures in the top row is analogous to the relationship between the figures in the bottom row.
The top-left figure is a large circle.
The top-right figure is a small circle.
The bottom-left figure is a large square.
Which of the following figures must be in the bottom-right cell?

Accepted Answer

A small square

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A large square containing a small square

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A small circle

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A large circle containing a large square

Question 2

Consider the classic analogy format A:B :: C:?. Figure A is a complete circle. Figure B is the same circle with its top-most arc segment removed. Figure C is a complete, upright equilateral triangle. Which figure correctly represents D?

Accepted Answer

The triangle with its top-most point (apex) removed

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The triangle with its bottom side removed

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The triangle with its right side removed

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A complete, inverted equilateral triangle

Question 3

Which of the following describes the core principle of 'reasoning by analogy' as applied to Raven's Progressive Matrices?

Accepted Answer

Determining the relationship between an initial pair of figures and applying that identical relationship to a second pair.

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Identifying a single, continuous pattern of progression across all elements.

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Subtracting the elements of the first two figures to create the third.

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Finding the figure that is the most visually dissimilar from the others in the matrix.

Question 4

In a 3x3 matrix, the rule applied across Row 1 is analogous to the rule applied across Row 2. In Row 1, the figures are: a single vertical line, a single horizontal line, a plus sign (+). In Row 2, the figures are: a hollow circle, a solid black dot, and a missing figure. What is the missing figure in Row 2?

Accepted Answer

A solid black dot inside of a hollow circle

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A hollow circle next to a solid black dot

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A solid black circle

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A hollow circle with a vertical line through it

Question 5

You are presented with an analogy problem: A single, solid black square is to a single, hollow white circle as a single, solid black triangle is to...?

Accepted Answer

A single, hollow white triangle

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A single, solid black circle

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A single, hollow white square

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Three solid black triangles

Question 6

A 2x2 matrix is set up to test reasoning by analogy. The top-left cell contains an arrow pointing up (↑). The top-right cell contains an arrow pointing right (→). The bottom-left cell contains a 'T' shape. What should the bottom-right cell contain?

Accepted Answer

A 'T' shape lying on its side, pointing right

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A 'T' shape rotated 45 degrees clockwise

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An inverted 'T' shape

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A plus sign (+)