Assessing Probability of Inferences Questions and Answers Flashcards
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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.
Answer: Probably True
Research showing a consistent 25% productivity advantage for break-takers makes this inference probably true, though individual variation exists.
Average home prices in City W rose 30% over two years. Inference: City W is experiencing rapid population growth.
Answer: Insufficient Data
Home prices can rise due to limited supply, investor speculation, or broader economic factors, none of which require population growth.
None of the products tested by Lab Q contained harmful chemicals. Inference: All products made by the companies Lab Q tested are safe.
Answer: Insufficient Data
We do not know whether Lab Q tested every product those companies make or what 'safe' encompasses beyond harmful chemicals.
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.
Answer: True
At 60 mph, 120 miles takes exactly 2 hours, placing arrival at precisely 10:00 AM.
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.
Answer: Probably True
Because 'most' but not all successful entrepreneurs have failed, this inference applies to Lisa probably but not with certainty.
The cafeteria serves vegetarian meals every Monday and Wednesday. Today is Thursday. Inference: Vegetarian meals are not being served today.
Answer: Insufficient Data
The passage states when vegetarian meals are definitely available but never states they are unavailable on other days.
A company's customer satisfaction score fell from 85 to 62 after switching to automated customer service. Inference: Customers prefer human representatives over automated systems.
Answer: Probably True
The sharp satisfaction drop following the switch to automation strongly suggests customers prefer human service, making this inference probably true.