Watson-Glaser Inference and Assumption Tests Flashcards
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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.
Answer: Probably True
The controlled audit strongly suggests this, but it is one company's data and may not universally apply.
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?
Answer: Critical thinking can be effectively taught in a school setting.
The recommendation assumes teaching critical thinking is feasible in schools — without this, the proposal collapses.
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.
Answer: Probably True
The correlation between lower staffing and higher mortality is strong but does not prove causation alone.
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.
Answer: Insufficient Data
The passage only covers stress levels, not blood pressure. There is no data to judge this inference.
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?
Answer: The increase in units sold will more than offset the lower price per unit.
Revenue = price × volume. The statement assumes volume gains will outweigh the price cut — this is the core unstated premise.
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.
Answer: Insufficient Data
Self-selection bias means higher-scoring students may be more likely to join arts programmes. The data cannot establish causation.
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.
Answer: Probably True
If 81% of managers prioritise communication over technical skills, poor communicators face a real disadvantage in hiring.