Check the evidence
Notice who was surveyed, what was measured and which comparison is relevant.
Check the claim, not the confidence
Critical Thinking Test
Does the evidence support the claim? Compare information, question an argument and choose the conclusion that the facts actually allow in 12 workplace cases.
12questions
10minutes
3topics
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01
Distinguish a persuasive claim from a supported one
A confident speaker, a larger raw number or a change after an intervention may sound convincing. Read what the case actually establishes and what remains unknown.
Examine the argument
Separate facts about a proposal from opinions about its author or an irrelevant metric.
Limit the conclusion
Distinguish an observation from a causal claim, a generalisation or a certainty.
02
Three areas of critical-thinking practice
Four questions each on evaluating evidence, examining arguments and drawing proportionate conclusions.
Evidence
Assess samples, denominators and the information needed to test a claim.
Arguments
Identify assumptions and reasons that do not establish the proposed conclusion.
Conclusions
Choose a conclusion no stronger than the stated observation or probability supports.
How the result is calculated
Each correct answer earns one point: 12 overall and four per topic. There is no timer or penalty for an incorrect answer. The percentage is accuracy on this set.
- 1Read the case material and the question before choosing.
- 2Select one best-supported answer; you can change it before submitting.
- 3Review your total, three topic scores and explanations for all 12 cases.
Stay within the evidence
- A result among respondents is not automatically a result for everyone invited.
- A change after an intervention does not isolate its cause when other things changed too.
- Check what a rule or probability states; do not silently turn it into a stronger guarantee.
FAQ
Critical thinking test questions
These original BrainApps exercises ask you to examine a claim before accepting it. Each case supplies the relevant facts and asks for the best-supported decision: check the sample, compare like with like, identify an irrelevant argument or avoid a conclusion stronger than the evidence. Your result counts correct answers in this set, with separate scores for evidence, arguments and conclusions. All cases are fictional and each answer has a saved explanation.
What does the critical thinking test cover?+
It practises evaluating evidence, examining arguments and choosing supported conclusions. The 12 original cases use workplace information, short rules, counts and probabilities.
Is specialist knowledge required?+
No. The information needed for each answer is in the case. Some questions use simple percentages, but no specialist industry knowledge is assumed.
How is the score calculated?+
One correct answer earns one point. You get a total out of 12, three topic scores out of four and explanations for every answer.
Is there a time limit?+
No. The ten-minute estimate is a guide, not a countdown. There is no speed bonus or penalty for spending longer.
Can HR use these cases for training?+
They can support discussions about decisions and evidence. Compare the reasoning rather than only the total; this short practice set alone is not a complete assessment of an employee's thinking.
Can I review mistakes after finishing?+
Yes. The saved result shows your answer, the correct option and its explanation. You can also open the review for questions answered correctly.
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