Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal FREE Watson Glaser MCQ Question and Answers 3

Question 1

INFERENCE: A company's sales increased by 20% after launching a new marketing campaign. Which inference is MOST justified?

Statement: The company ran a new marketing campaign. Sales rose 20% the following quarter.

Accepted Answer

The sales increase may have been influenced by the marketing campaign.

Answer

Only a cautious inference is justified since other factors (season, economy) could also have driven sales up.

Question 2

RECOGNITION OF ASSUMPTIONS: 'We should hire Sarah because she graduated from a top university.'

Which assumption is being made?

Accepted Answer

Graduates from top universities perform better on the job.

Answer

The argument assumes a link between the prestige of one's university and job performance, which is an unstated premise.

Question 3

DEDUCTION: All project managers at this firm hold PMP certifications. Jordan is a project manager at this firm.

Which conclusion follows necessarily?

Accepted Answer

Jordan holds a PMP certification.

Answer

The syllogism is valid: if all PMs hold PMP and Jordan is a PM, Jordan must hold PMP.

Question 4

INTERPRETATION: A study found that cities with more parks have lower rates of depression among residents.

Which conclusion is BEST supported?

Accepted Answer

There is an association between park availability and lower depression rates.

Answer

The data shows an association, not proven causation; interpreting it as a correlation is the safest supported conclusion.

Question 5

EVALUATION OF ARGUMENTS: 'Remote work should be mandatory for all office employees because it reduces commuting stress.'

Which is the STRONGEST counter-argument?

Accepted Answer

Remote work may harm collaboration, mentorship, and team cohesion.

Answer

Harm to collaboration and professional development is a substantive objection that directly challenges the policy's overall benefit.

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