Vocab
What is the ability to effectively conceptualize, analyze and evaluate information?
critical thinking
If all snakes are reptiles and no reptiles have feathers, which of the following statements follows, logically?
No snakes have feathers
Which of these words is defined as "the opposite of valid"? (critical, logical, deductive or unsound)
unsound
When Fernando's boss is asked about Fernando's job performance, she says, "Fernando doesn't play in the sandbox very well." Which of these skills is the boss saying that Fernando should improve?
His skills in working with others
Conclusions reached when considering incomplete information
adductive reasoning
What is the ability to troubleshoot problems, identify the source of a problem, repair or update a machine or software and stay current in systems?
Technical skills
If John is carrying roses and it is known that some roses are red, which of these statements is the most logical?
Some of Johns roses can be red
Which of these career clusters usually involves studying biology the most?
-math and statistics
-agriculture and related sciences
-engineering and engineering technologies
Joan is choosing a college class to improve her skills in communicating with a large group. Which class would best improve those skills?
public speaking
Process begins with a general rule or theory, then works its way to a conclusion
Deductive reasoning
What is a thinking system in which reasoning is conducted according to certain principles that help ensure a conclusion is valid?
Logic
Wanda describes a problem at work to her boss. The boss begins asking Wanda questions about what she did that may have caused the problem. Which of these is the boss using most?
critical thinking
Name three types of reasoning
Abductive, inductive and deductive reasoning
Wei Chi always spell-checks his written reports before giving them to his boss. Which of Wei Chi's skills is best shown by using the spelling checker?
Attention to details
A police detective who figures out what five different crimes in different areas of a city all have in common is using....
Inductive reasoning
What is the ability to accurately transmit questions, thoughts, and results in clear accurate language?
Effective communication
If all girls in a class are wearing dresses today and Carolyn is a girl in the class, which of these statements follows logically?
Carolyn is wearing a dress today
Which of the following does the lesson define as a technical skill?
(reading and following instructions, repairing a machine, breaking a problem to smaller parts)
repairing a machine
Which of these is generally used most by a professor while putting together a lecture for a college class?
Analytical skills
Michelle says, "All great cooks are women. I am a woman. Therefore, I am a great cook." Which of these best describes Michelle's argument?
unsound
Abductive reasoning
A group of people discusses a problem in detail and suggests ten possible solutions. Which of these skills is used most by the group in deciding which of the ten solutions is best?
critical thinking
A recent study indicates that a certain drug may be useful in treating a certain disease. Which of these questions is least likely to be asked by someone critically thinking about the study?
How much does the drug cost?
Mary puts a note on the company bulletin board scheduling a meeting for the next day. Everyone in Mary's group shows up for the meeting. Which of these skills did Mary use most in scheduling the meeting?
Skill improvement
Miguel asks each person in his work group to estimate the cost of their project. Three people have not yet turned in their estimates by the time Miguel must provide cost estimates to his boss. Which type of reasoning must Miguel use to finish his own estimates?
Abductive