Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Watson-Glaser Inference and Assumption Tests 2

Question 1

Statement: A tech company's internal audit found that teams using project management software completed tasks 18% faster on average than teams using email-only coordination.
The audit covered 120 projects over two years and held team size constant.
Based ONLY on the above, is this inference TRUE, PROBABLY TRUE, based on INSUFFICIENT DATA, or FALSE? Inference: Project management software improves team efficiency.

Accepted Answer

Probably True

Answer

True

Answer

Insufficient Data

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False

Question 2

Statement: An assumption is something taken for granted, not proved. Statement: 'Teaching critical thinking in schools will produce better citizens.' Which of the following is an assumption made in this statement?

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking can be effectively taught in a school setting.

Answer

All students currently lack critical thinking skills.

Answer

Better citizens always vote in elections.

Answer

School is the only place where critical thinking develops.

Question 3

Statement: Hospital data from the past decade shows that patients admitted on weekends had a 7% higher mortality rate than those admitted on weekdays. Staffing levels on weekends averaged 23% lower than on weekdays. Based ONLY on the above, is this inference TRUE, PROBABLY TRUE, based on INSUFFICIENT DATA, or FALSE? Inference: Lower weekend staffing levels are responsible for higher weekend mortality rates.

Accepted Answer

Probably True

Answer

True

Answer

Insufficient Data

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False

Question 4

Statement: A study tracked 2,000 adults who began a daily 30-minute walking programme. After 12 months, 74% reported reduced stress levels. The study did not measure physical health outcomes. Based ONLY on the above, is this inference TRUE, PROBABLY TRUE, based on INSUFFICIENT DATA, or FALSE? Inference: Walking reduces blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

Insufficient Data

Answer

True

Answer

Probably True

Answer

False

Question 5

Statement: An assumption is something taken for granted, not proved. Statement: 'If we lower the price of our product, we will increase total sales revenue.' Which of the following is an assumption made in this statement?

Accepted Answer

The increase in units sold will more than offset the lower price per unit.

Answer

Customers are currently unaware of the product.

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Competitors will also lower their prices.

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The product has no manufacturing cost.

Question 6

Statement: Data from 50 schools showed that students who participated in extracurricular arts programmes achieved average exam scores 9 points higher than non-participants. Participation was voluntary and self-selected. Based ONLY on the above, is this inference TRUE, PROBABLY TRUE, based on INSUFFICIENT DATA, or FALSE? Inference: Arts programmes cause higher exam scores.

Accepted Answer

Insufficient Data

Answer

True

Answer

Probably True

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False

Question 7

Statement: A national survey found that 81% of hiring managers rated communication skills as the most important competency when evaluating graduate candidates, above technical qualifications. Based ONLY on the above, is this inference TRUE, PROBABLY TRUE, based on INSUFFICIENT DATA, or FALSE? Inference: Graduates with strong technical qualifications but weak communication skills may struggle to secure graduate employment.

Accepted Answer

Probably True

Answer

True

Answer

Insufficient Data

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False