Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Analyzing Conclusions Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

Statement: All birds in the aviary are either parrots or finches. This bird is not a parrot. Conclusion: This bird is a finch.

Accepted Answer

The conclusion follows

Answer

Since the bird must be either a parrot or a finch, and it is not a parrot, it must be a finch.

Question 2

Statement: Most students who studied abroad reported improved language skills. Carlos studied abroad. Conclusion: Carlos has improved language skills.

Accepted Answer

The conclusion does not necessarily follow

Answer

'Most' students improved, but this does not guarantee that Carlos, a single individual, is among them.

Question 3

Statement: If productivity increases, the company meets its quarterly targets. The company did not meet its quarterly targets. Conclusion: Productivity did not increase.

Accepted Answer

The conclusion follows by modus tollens

Answer

By modus tollens (denying the consequent), if targets not met then productivity did not increase.

Question 4

Statement: Several studies link excessive screen time in children to sleep disruption. Conclusion: Limiting screen time will definitely eliminate sleep problems in all children.

Accepted Answer

The conclusion does not follow because the studies show association, not a guaranteed cure

Answer

Association in multiple studies supports a link but cannot guarantee that limiting screen time will eliminate all sleep problems.

Question 5

Statement: Anyone who scores above 85 on the aptitude test is placed in the advanced track. No one in the advanced track failed the final exam. Conclusion: Anyone who scored above 85 on the aptitude test did not fail the final exam.

Accepted Answer

The conclusion follows

Answer

Scoring above 85 leads to the advanced track, and no advanced-track student failed, so high scorers did not fail.

Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Practice Test

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Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Analyzing Conclusions Questions and Answers 4