TalentLens Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking 3

Question 1

In the Watson-Glaser framework, 'inference' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A conclusion drawn from observed or assumed facts

Answer

Inference involves drawing a conclusion that goes beyond what is directly stated, based on available evidence.

Question 2

Passage: 'A hospital reduced readmission rates by 20% after implementing a discharge checklist.' Which inference is MOST justified from this passage alone?

Accepted Answer

The checklist may have contributed to better patient preparation at discharge

Answer

The passage supports a cautious inference of possible contribution but does not prove exclusive causation or universal applicability.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is an ASSUMPTION rather than a stated fact in this argument: 'We should hire more engineers because our product launch is delayed'?

Accepted Answer

Adding engineers will speed up the product launch

Answer

The argument assumes more engineers will solve the delay, but this causal link is not stated and may not hold.

Question 4

A debater argues: 'My opponent has been wrong about economic policy before, so his climate proposal cannot be trusted.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Ad hominem fallacy

Answer

Attacking a person's past record rather than the merits of their argument is an ad hominem fallacy.

Question 5

Evaluate this deduction: 'All mammals are warm-blooded. Dolphins are mammals. Therefore, dolphins are warm-blooded.' This argument is:

Accepted Answer

Valid and sound

Answer

Both premises are true and the conclusion follows necessarily, making the argument both valid and sound.

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