ATI critical thinking Exam
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Terms in this set (143)
Inference A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and
reasoning
interpretation to understand, comprehend, identify problems,
clarify, decipher and decode.
analysis To examine ideas, analyze arguments, make
comparisons, and categorize, organize and
prioritize.
Evaluation To assess the credibility, significance,and relevance
of information necessary to support the
conclusions; and to asses the information for
biases, stereotypes, cliches or inappropriateness.
Self-regulation to monitor, reflect, question and adjust ones own
thinking processes as appropriate.
Interpretation questions: -Comprehend the information
-Explain the meaning of a statement
,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 weeks c is incorrect because they may worked longer
vacation after they have reached than 7
their seventh anniversary with the d is incorrect because they may want to
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 made a is incorrect because many things that do not
of glass, it may break. Which break are not glass
statement provides the best b is incorrect because things do break that are not
interpretation? glass
a. If it does not break it is not glass. c is incorrect because many things break that are
b. Nothing breaks except glass not glass.
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
d. Glass can break.
Analysis questions are looking for - anaylaze the pattern, sequence or relationship
within the example.
-make comparison
-identify the best comparative relationship
,Analysis question 1: Consider the Correct answer is b.
following to determine which is the a is incorrect because a tree is not a flower.
same as roses are red. c is incorrect because a fruit is not a flower
a. tree trunks are brown d is incorrect because a leaf is not a flower.
b. carnations are white
c. bananas are yellow
d. leaves are green
Analysis question 2: Consider the Correct answer is a. BECAUSE the alphabet
following. Which is the logical pattern is every 3rd letter and numbers decrease
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
Evaluation questions are asking for -Asses the credibility of the information source.
you to: -prioritize from best to least
-select the best source of information from several
options
-identify possible bias.
, Evaluation question 1: You are given d is the correct answer
a prescription for a new drug to a is incorrect because side effects may or may not
treat a long-standing health occur
problem. How can you best b is incorrect because they may not be aware of all
determine the side effects that may the side effects
be produced by this drug? c is incorrect because you aren't the same as
a. Take the drug until the side effects someone else
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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Terms in this set (143)
Inference A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and
reasoning
interpretation to understand, comprehend, identify problems,
clarify, decipher and decode.
analysis To examine ideas, analyze arguments, make
comparisons, and categorize, organize and
prioritize.
Evaluation To assess the credibility, significance,and relevance
of information necessary to support the
conclusions; and to asses the information for
biases, stereotypes, cliches or inappropriateness.
Self-regulation to monitor, reflect, question and adjust ones own
thinking processes as appropriate.
Interpretation questions: -Comprehend the information
-Explain the meaning of a statement
,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 weeks c is incorrect because they may worked longer
vacation after they have reached than 7
their seventh anniversary with the d is incorrect because they may want to
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 made a is incorrect because many things that do not
of glass, it may break. Which break are not glass
statement provides the best b is incorrect because things do break that are not
interpretation? glass
a. If it does not break it is not glass. c is incorrect because many things break that are
b. Nothing breaks except glass not glass.
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
d. Glass can break.
Analysis questions are looking for - anaylaze the pattern, sequence or relationship
within the example.
-make comparison
-identify the best comparative relationship
,Analysis question 1: Consider the Correct answer is b.
following to determine which is the a is incorrect because a tree is not a flower.
same as roses are red. c is incorrect because a fruit is not a flower
a. tree trunks are brown d is incorrect because a leaf is not a flower.
b. carnations are white
c. bananas are yellow
d. leaves are green
Analysis question 2: Consider the Correct answer is a. BECAUSE the alphabet
following. Which is the logical pattern is every 3rd letter and numbers decrease
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
Evaluation questions are asking for -Asses the credibility of the information source.
you to: -prioritize from best to least
-select the best source of information from several
options
-identify possible bias.
, Evaluation question 1: You are given d is the correct answer
a prescription for a new drug to a is incorrect because side effects may or may not
treat a long-standing health occur
problem. How can you best b is incorrect because they may not be aware of all
determine the side effects that may the side effects
be produced by this drug? c is incorrect because you aren't the same as
a. Take the drug until the side effects someone else
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.
