Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Assessing Probability of Inferences Questions and Answers 5

Question 1

A study found employees who take regular breaks are 25% more productive than those who do not. Inference: Employees who take regular breaks will be more productive.

Accepted Answer

Probably True

Answer

Research showing a consistent 25% productivity advantage for break-takers makes this inference probably true, though individual variation exists.

Question 2

Average home prices in City W rose 30% over two years. Inference: City W is experiencing rapid population growth.

Accepted Answer

Insufficient Data

Answer

Home prices can rise due to limited supply, investor speculation, or broader economic factors, none of which require population growth.

Question 3

None of the products tested by Lab Q contained harmful chemicals. Inference: All products made by the companies Lab Q tested are safe.

Accepted Answer

Insufficient Data

Answer

We do not know whether Lab Q tested every product those companies make or what 'safe' encompasses beyond harmful chemicals.

Question 4

A train departs at 8:00 AM traveling at 60 mph toward a destination 120 miles away. Inference: The train will arrive at 10:00 AM if there are no delays.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

At 60 mph, 120 miles takes exactly 2 hours, placing arrival at precisely 10:00 AM.

Question 5

Most successful entrepreneurs have failed at least once before achieving success. Lisa is a successful entrepreneur. Inference: Lisa failed at least once before her success.

Accepted Answer

Probably True

Answer

Because 'most' but not all successful entrepreneurs have failed, this inference applies to Lisa probably but not with certainty.

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Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Assessing Probability of Inferences Questions and Answers 5