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 The Watson Glaser Test

The Watson Glaser test consists of 40 questions and measures your abilities in 5 key areas:

1. Evaluation of arguments
2. Inferences
3. Recognizing assumptions
4. Deductions
5. interpreting information

The Watson Glaser test questions are multiple-choice.

Candidates typically have 30 minutes to complete the test. However, the law firm or company you’re applying to will give you a time limit or deadline for completing it by.

It is important to prepare for each of these sections. Let’s take a look at each of these 5 test types individually.

 1. Watson Glaser Evaluation of Arguments Practice Test

You will be given an argument, such as “Should school uniform be compulsory?” You will then be presented with a list of arguments for or against this claim. You will need to determine if each argument is strong or weak, according to how well it addresses the question and how relevant it is.

Arguments are deemed strong if they directly relate to the topic. For example, a strong argument may be, “Yes, many people would benefit from wearing school uniforms because school kids will be less likely to form opinions about each other based on their choice of fashion. This makes for a less judgmental school environment.” The argument given is reasonable and relates to the question.

A weak argument could be something like “No, I don’t trust people that dye their hair and get their nose pierced”. This second argument has little to do with the topic of making school uniforms compulsory. When you are presented with these questions you need to think objectively about the argument being made and put aside your personal judgments and opinions.

 2. Watson Glaser Inferences Practice Test

You will be presented with a short scenario and then will be given possible inferences. The inferences are concise statements. You will need to assess whether these concise statements have been inferred from the passage. In other words, you need to decide if it is possible to reach the conclusion being made in the concise statement based solely on the information given in the short scenario.

You will also have to decide the likelihood of the inference. You will be asked to say if the inference is ‘true,’ ‘false,’ possibly true,’ ‘possibly false’ or ‘more information is required.’ You can only select one answer.

 3. Watson Glaser Recognizing Assumptions Practice Test

When people have discussions or present arguments, there are underlying assumptions in their arguments. In the test, you will be given an initial statement. You will also be presented with various assumptions. You will be asked to decide if the assumption is evident in the initial statement.

For example, in the statement “only people earning a high salary can buy a big house”, what is being assumed is that big houses are costly because only individuals who earn a high salary can purchase one. However, what’s not being assumed is that people who are not high earners aren’t legally permitted to buy a big house.

In these question types, it is your job to choose whether an assumption has or has not been made. You will need to answer: yes or no.

 4. Watson Glaser Deduction Practice Test

You will be given a few sentences of information. Another different short statement will also be presented to you, which is meant to be a conclusion that an individual has made. You will need to decide if the conclusion is logical, based on the information presented to you.

If yes, then the conclusion follows on from the information available. If no, then the conclusion does not follow on from the information given. You need to base your decision on the information given and not from your previous experience or knowledge.

 5. Watson Glaser Interpretation Practice Test

You will be presented with a passage of information and will then be shown various statements. You will be asked to decide whether the ‘conclusion follows,’ or ‘conclusion does not follow’. You choose one of these answers depending on whether or not you think that the statement can be logically arrived at from the information provided.

Here like before you need to base your answer solely on the information given to you in the question.

 Understanding Watson Glaser Practice Test Scores

The Watson Glaser pass mark changes from year to year. The pass mark is dependant on the average Watson Glaser test results attained by the candidates of the different firms (or companies) administering the test.

In addition, each firm determines its own “passing score” for the test. So don’t assume that if you pass/fail one test with a specific firm that you will have the same results with a different firm. Each firm can easily have different percentile ranking requirements and distinct cutoff scores.

If you want a concrete understanding of how well you are doing in the Watson Glaser test you will need to ask the test administrator for your percentile score and the company cutoff score.

Nevertheless, as a general rule, it is best to aim for a percentile score of 75% or more. This will give you the best odds of being selected by the law firm you apply to.

 Watson Glaser Practice Test Results

Watson Glaser test results are given to the prospective employer as two distinct reports. Certain employers will share the results with the candidate, particularly if the test was administered for developmental ends. The two reports are:

• Profile Reports
• Development Report

Profile Report
The profile report features a general percentile score. This percentile score is also broken down into the test-taker’s percentile according to three subscales:

1. Recognize Assumptions
In the Watson Glaser test, you need to understand what the question is asserting, analyze whether the information presented is accurate, or whether there is any evidence that supports the asserted information.

2. Evaluate Arguments
In the test, you need to systematically work through a problem and assess it in both a logical and a critical manner. You will be required to consistently analyze the argument and the evidence presented.

3. Draw Conclusions
In the Watson Glaser test, you need to arrive at a logical conclusion in keeping with the evidence presented. Candidates with advanced critical thinking skills will be capable of drawing conclusions that lead to subsequent or secondary conclusions.

The Profile report includes your raw number of correct answers. However, perhaps, more importantly, it includes your percentile rank. Your percentile rank is highly relevant as it factors in the number of questions you answered correctly as well as the difficulty of those questions. Your final percentile differs in relation to your norm group (for example, position, occupation, and level of education).

The Profile Report includes:

• Percentile – your percentile position in relation to other candidates
• Stanine – your score on a nine-point scale (1-9)
• Raw Score – the number of questions you answered correctly (out of 40)

Development Report
The development report gives your potential employer a picture of your strengths and weaknesses. If you are privy to this report you can use it to help you improve certain skill areas.

Recognize Assumptions
Candidates with advanced skills in this area will be able to notice when certain information is being taken for granted. In other words, candidates that are able to identify assumptions are generally better at understanding how to spot gaps in information. This, in turn, can help enhance their appreciation of a given subject.
If you earned ‘Strength To Leverage’ in this skill area, you possess a strong ability to recognize assumptions.

Evaluate Arguments
Candidates who can objectively and precisely evaluate arguments are likely to be valuable employees. Such candidates can see through confirmation-bias and also have the ability to analyze the reasoning and evidence behind an argument. They may also be able to see the merit in counter-arguments. If you scored ‘Further Exploration’ in this skill area, your ability to evaluate arguments is average when compared to competing candidates.

Draw Conclusions
Drawing conclusions involves reaching a conclusion that logically follows on from the available evidence, for a specific problem. Reaching a conclusion means assessing information from a variety of sources, and altering your stance on a subject in response to the available evidence.
If you scored ‘Opportunity for Development’ on this skill area, your ability to draw conclusions may be an area you need to strengthen.

 How To Prepare For Watson Glaser Practice Test

 Improve Your Score With Prepterminal’s Watson Glaser Course

As discussed the Watson Glaser critical thinking test is designed to be challenging. It is particularly tricky for individuals who have not experienced the types of questions featured on the exam before. When you enroll in PrepTerminals’ Watson Glaser Prep Course you will have the chance to practice on style of question in this test, and familiarize yourself with the structure of the test. We will help you understand the specific rules that guide this test, how to accept the statement given to you on face value, and more.

We have created 5 modules to help you succeed in this test:

• Module 1: Arguments
• Module 2: Assumptions
• Module 3: Deduction
• Module 4: Inferences
• Module 5: Interpreting Information

Benefits of PrepTerminal’s Watson Glaser Test Prep Course:

Understand how to think like the creators of the test require you to think.

Learn how to base your judgments solely on the information given to you in the test.

Learn the specific rules of the test.

See how to accept statements presented to you in the test on face value.

Practice on specific and targeted course material that covers the subject matter of the Watson Glaser test.

Understand how to make decisions without being influenced by your previous experiences.

Equipped with these skills, you will be able to impress your potential employer by excelling in your critical thinking test.

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