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Inference

interpretation

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

to understand, comprehend, identify problems, clarify, decipher and decode.

To examine ideas, analyze arguments, make analysis

comparisons, and categorize, organize and prioritize.

To assess the credibility, significance,and relevance Evaluation

of information necessary to support the conclusions; and to asses the information for biases, stereotypes, cliches or inappropriateness.

Self-regulation

Interpretation questions:

to monitor, reflect, question and adjust ones own thinking processes as appropriate.

-Comprehend the information -Explain the meaning of a statement

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Interpretation question 1:

Correct: A

A company's policy states that

b is incorrect because it some may not want to

employees may take two

c is incorrect because they may worked longer than

weeks vacation after they have

7

reached their seventh

d is incorrect because they may want to

anniversary with the company. This means that: a. employees must work for the company at least seven years before they may take two weeks vacation b. employees who have works for the company at least 7 years take two weeks vacation c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they have worked for the company for 7 years d. all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working for the company7 years.

interpretation question 2:

correct answer is d.

Consider the statement: If it is

a is incorrect because many things that do not break

made of glass, it may break.

are not glass

Which statement provides the

b is incorrect because things do break that are not

best interpretation?

glass

a. If it does not break it is not

c is incorrect because many things break that are

glass.

not glass.

b. Nothing breaks except glass c. If it breaks, it is glass. d. Glass can break.

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- anaylaze the pattern, sequence or relationship Analysis questions are looking

within the example.

for

-make comparison -identify the best comparative relationship

Analysis question 1: Consider

Correct answer is b.

the following to determine

a is incorrect because a tree is not a flower.

which is the same as roses are

c is incorrect because a fruit is not a flower

red.

d is incorrect because a leaf is not a flower.

a. tree trunks are brown b. carnations are white c. bananas are yellow d. leaves are green

Analysis question 2: Consider

Correct answer is a. BECAUSE the alphabet

the following. Which is the

pattern is every 3rd letter and numbers decrease

logical match? If B3E2H1, then:

by 1.

a. A9D8G7

b,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the

b. C1E2G3

pattern

c. A4E3H2 d. B7F6C4

-Asses the credibility of the information source. Evaluation questions are asking for you to:

-prioritize from best to least -select the best source of information from several options -identify possible bias.

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Evaluation question 1: You are

d is the correct answer

given a prescription for a new

a is incorrect because side effects may or may not

drug to treat a long-standing

occur

health problem. How can you

b is incorrect because they may not be aware of all

best determine the side

the side effects

effects that may be produced

c is incorrect because you aren't the same as

by this drug?

someone else

a. Take the drug until the side effects occur b. Ask the physician who prescribed the drug c. Consult another person who has taken the drug. d. Read research studies related to the drug in question.

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Evaluation Question 2: A

D is the correct answer.

politician states "scientists

a- no relationship between midwest winters and

argue that global warming is

global warming has been proven

occurring. They cite evidence

b/c-only Midwest is considered

regarding an upward trend in nighttime temps throughout the USA. However, I know that winters in the Midwest have been colder than normal over the past 2 years. Therefore, I say, global warming is not occurring." The best evaluation of the politicians conclusion is that it: a. proves there is a relationship between Midwest winters and global warming. b. considers the importance of two successive cold winters in the Midwest c. does not consider the relationship between global warming and the Midwest d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime warming trends.

Inference questions are looking for:

-draw accurate conclusions based on the data -differentiate between conclusions that are logical and those are probable or possible

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Inference question 1: A boy

c is the correct response.

and girl are students. The

a is incorrect because the boy studying does not

night before every test, they

infer that there is a test the next day

both study and eat pizza.

b is incorrect because the boy eating pizza does

Which statement is true?

not infer that there is a test the next day

a. If the boy is studying, the girl

d is incorrect because the combo by both may not

is eating pizza.

be occurring because their is a test the next day

b. If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day. c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day. d. If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a test the next day

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Inference question 2: A

d is the correct answer.

woman concludes, "it is

a is incorrect because other shows are available

Saturday; therefore, children

b is incorrect because the day is not the reasoning

will be watching cartoons on

of why they want to watch it

the television." Which of the

c is incorrect because they may want to watch other

following statements best

shows.

describe the conclusion of the woman? a. Good. Cartoons are the only shows available for children to watch on Saturday. b. Good. Children watch cartoons on television because it is Saturday. c. Faulty. Cartoons are the only shows children want to watch on Saturday. d. Faulty. Children may wish to do something other than watch television.

- justify reasoning or conclusion in terms of context Explanation questions are

and evidnce

looking for what from you

-draw conclustions -make a decision based on facts

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explanation question 1: A

B is the correct answer.

teacher believes strongly that

a is incorrect because feeling sorry does not justify

students should not receive

c is incorrect because being afraid does not justify

extra credit for written

d is incorrect because it does not show she is

assignments, regardless of

unable to uphold her beliefs

how well they are written. However, she gave extra credit to a student who had been ill, but turned in an extraordinary paper. How can this contradiction be best explained? The teacher: a. felt sorry for the student because of the students recent illness b. valued the quality of the students work more than her belief c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her d. has difficulty upholding her belief system

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Explanation question 2: It is a

the correct answer is c

hot summer day. A 6 year old

a - there is no information to support

child has been playing outside

b-no information to support

and riding her bike. When she

d-no data to support this need

comes in for lunch her face is red and she is warm and fussy. Her temp is normal. Which best explains what is happening to the child. The child: a. is hungry and tired b. is showing early signs or illness or infection c. may be responding to weather and activity. d. needs immediate medical care

Self-regulation questions are

-examine one views with sensitivity to the possible

looking for you to:

influence of personal bias or self-interest.

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Self-regulation question 1: You

the correct answer is b

are trying to make a decision

a- does not show impartial judgement

about the best policy to

c-does not show impartial judgement

implement regards sick leave

d-only shows impartial judgment to employees not

for your staff. In order to make

company

the best decision, you should: a. implement the policy that most closely resembles that of a nearby company b. consider the costs and benefits to both the company and employees c. choose the policy that costs the company the least amount of money d. find out which policy is favored by the majority of employees

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Self-regulation question 1: 2

correct answer is d

students have applied for

a is incorrect because racial bias

selection for residency in a

b is incorrect because students will be bias

college dorm, but there is

c is incorrect because personal bias

only one space for one student. In order for the dorm admission to make the best choice, the counselor should: a. choose the student with an ethnic background similar to those already living there b. allow students currently living there to pick c. use past personal experience with similar students to guide them d. consider each applicant using the same set of selection criteria

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... Six friends are seated in a restaurant across a rectangular table. There are 3 chairs on each side. Adam and Dorky do not have anyone sitting on their right and Clyde and Benjamin do not have anyone sitting on their left. Adam and Benjamin are not sitting on the same side of the table.

If Ethan is not sitting next to Dorky, who is seated immediately to the left of Felix? a. Benjamin b. Dorky c. Adam d. Cyde

If i go down to the pond today,

Correct answer is A.

the only birds I will see are

b-no color is stated

swans. What is the best

c-does not say there will always be swans.

assumption? a. There will be no ducks at the pond. b. All swans are white c. There will be swans at the pond today.

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Scientific studies have

Correct response is B.

discovered a link between

a- insufficient data- correlation/causation

chewing gum and better

c-there is a link of doing better, no link that it makes

performance when it comes to

you do worse.

tests. Research shows that this is because the act of chewing gum correlates with heightened activity in the hippocampus- the region of the brain which handles memory. When activity in the hippocampus is increases, it appears though the ability to recall memories is strengthened. which of the following inferences can be made? a. Chewing gum causes heightened activity in the hippocampus b. There is a correlation between chewing gum and better recollection of memories c. Students who chew gum will perform worse in exams than students who do not.

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At the beginning of Sept 2015,

correct answer is b (goal was met)

the govt launched a program

a-doesn't mean the program causes high

to improve learning at A-level

improvement

across the country. The goal w

c-does not follow- students in different year just

to improve A-level results

may have been more capable

between A and C students scoring between a C and an A in their A-level rose from50% in 2015 to 75% in 2016. The number of students scoring U had dropped from 15% to 12% and between E and D scored were down from 45% to a meager 13%. which of the following interpretations is true? a. The govt has been successful in this program b. The govt's goals have been achieved or exceeded c. Students who would've likely achieved between a D or an E were now achieving a to C

Some objects with four wheels

correct response is b.

are cars. All cars posses a

a-only some object with four wheels is car, and

steering wheel. This object has

does not meet all the steering wheels

four wheels but no steering

c-bikes have 2 wheels

wheel. Therefore: a. this object is a car b. this object is not a car c. this object is a bike

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Should private schools be

Correct answer none

taxed more heavily to pay for

a-emotional response

state school pupils meals?

b- double standard.

Which argument is accurate?

c-descriptive and prescriptive claims.

a. Yes-those children are going hungry! b. No- Big businesses should be taxed instead of private schools. Taxing private schools would reduce their incentive to provide good service, and could lower quality of teaching. c-No- We live in a free market and therefore private schools deserve the profits they make. That is just the way it is. d. none

A doctor gives a man 8 pills

24

and tells him to take one every 3 hours, starting now. If the man does as he is told, how long will it be until he has take all of the pills? a. 18 b.21 c.24 d.32

What is the 10th number in this

59

sequence? 5,11,17,23,29,35,.... a.51 b.53 c.59

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Argument: Sam offered to buy

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little to evidence

Lee's bike for $150 by paying Lee $25 a week, Lee would let Sam keep the bike at her house and ride it when and where she wanted. Both girls accepted. Conclusion: Until Sam makes her final payment, Lee can ride the Bike. Is the conclusion strong, weak or little to no evidence?

One hundred young adults in

d. Probably False

their 20s and 30s paid to participate in a recent speed dating event at a bar in a big city. At this event, education and occupation were the most commonly discussed topics among the speed daters, because young adults today view these topics as the most important for finding an ideal partner. A majority of young adults had not previously discussed the topics of education and occupation with their previous potential partners. a. True b. Probably true c.Insufficient Data d. Probably false

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2500 people gathered to

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b. probably true

protest a proposed 1% increase in their state’s sales tax. The speakers at the protest spoke about not just lowering the sales tax but also lowering the state’s income tax. Several hundred counterprotesters also came to the protest. Some violent confrontations ensued, resulting in dozens of arrests. The counter-protesters do not want the state’s income tax to be lowered. a. True b. Probably true c.Insufficient Data d. Probably false e. ...