Ability and Aptitude

Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGCTA)

A test which is designed to measure important abilities involved in critical thinking. Critical thinking plays a vital role in many occupations, particularly those in which careful, analytical thinking is important in performing essential functions of the job. The composite of five sub-tests yields a reliable level of critical thinking ability. The five sub-tests include:

 

Inference

Discriminating among degrees of truth or falsity of inferences drawn from given data.

 

Recognition of Assumptions

Recognising unstated assumptions or presuppositions in given statements or assertions.

 

Interpretation

Weighing evidence and deciding if generalisations or conclusions based on the given data are warranted.

 

Evaluation of Arguments

Distinguishing between arguments that are strong and relevant and those that are weak or irrelevant to a particular question at issue.