How to Pass Inductive Reasoning Tests - Part 2 - GradTests (gradtests.com)
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- This is the second video in the series. Here, Tim from GradTests (www.gradtests.com) runs you through 5 worked examples of actual inductive reasoning test questions and teaches you the basics of the elimination method.
Part 1 is here:
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Question 1s answer could be D. If you Count the lines spiked it's going in powers of two. 2^0, 2^1, 2^2 then 2^3.
I've come to the same result by observing the sequence of the shapes:
T= triangle, C= circle, P= polygon
In the 1st 3 sequences, we have from the outer to the inner side : TCP, CPT, PTC
Now introducing the square and repeating the same sequence pattern, we have:
TCS, CST (A answer)... as the polygon was replaced by the square.
The continuation of that would then be: STC !
Brilliant. Thanx! Yours is a much MUCH easier explanation and saves a lot of time!
At 7:48 you talk about a circle disappearing from figure 2 to 3 and then a triangle disappearing as well. But they don't :S Both shapes are present in the center of the next figure :S
Regardless, this excerice you are tackling here has a much simpler pattern to it. First, to acknowledging an obvious structure to the figures for communication purposes: All figures have an outer square that remains constant, and within the square - 3 shapes in 3 positions we can call the "inner", "middle" and "outer" positions.
Then the simplest pattern in this - reading the 4 figures from left to right:
"The shapes move from the center "inner" position through "middle" and to the "outer" position respectively." Why the inner shapes are what they are or "where they come from", seems irrelevant. Also, what "happens" to a shape in the outer position as we move to the next figure, also seems irrelevant to the rule. We nbeed only look at the "inner" and "middle" position.
We only need to look at the last figure (figure 4), and since we see a square and a circle in the "inner and middle" position; we want to see them moved one position outwards to the "middle and outer" position, which makes the answer option A.
First one (question 5) - why can't the answer be "D"? My theory: first shift is 2. Next, it shifts by 3. Thirdly, it shifts by 5 (which is 2+3; derived by adding the previous two shifts). So the last shift should be a shift by 8 (again, derived by adding the two previous shifts; 3+5). Thus, the answer is "D". This is more of a "sequential" method, as compared to your "prime number" method, I reckon.
Wow u smart
Just follow the pattern, you're thinking about it too much
I'm with you on this one Lucas!!! It's the Fibonacci Sequence௹*!!! We have shown there are in fact two possible answers to that particular question thereby breaking the universe!! (This universe had a good run, you will be missed).
==>> For those unfamiliar with the Fibonacci Sequence it is a sequence of numbers such that each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. Starting from zero the sequence appears: (0,) 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, ... It shows up in random nooks and crannies all over the natural sciences. It is the basis for the "Golden Spiral"#***#. Look it up, it is awesome!!
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Great video! The last one still got me kind of confused.
Q1)
It first turned 2 units then 2+1=3 after that 3+2=5 and finally 5+3=8.
That’s what I think.
I agree with you :D. The first move is 2 not 3 hahaha
Q1 could also be Fibonacci sequence
Thanks a lot Tim. You made me see sense in the IRT. I failed my first one, now am confident about taking the next one. Cheers
+Butter man No worries. Drop me an email if you'd like a 40% discount of any of our stuff. Thanks. tim@gradtests.com.au
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In my opinion the correct answer for the last question with the arrows is Answer B.
Because the most outer and inner black arrows has a delayed change pattern after 3 squares. While the black arrow between these two (center), does not follow a pattern at all and could be called a joker.
So in the 1st square we can see that the outer black arrow moves down 1 step and then stays that way for 3 squares.
Same can be said for the inner black arrow. From the 1st square to the 2nd square it changes direction from pointing left to right and then stays that way for 3 squares.
So then it should be concluded that in the 5th square, which they are asking us for, the Outer and Inner arrow should now be different.
The outer black arrow should have moved 1 step from the bottom left to the bottom right. And the most inner black arrow should now be going from pointing right to left.
So is it answer A or B then?
Well to determine that, the center arrow (aka joker arrow) can be seen starting to move by 1 in the 3rd square. Which concludes that it keeps moving by 1 for at least 3 square to then stay the same. Which only then leaves us with the Correct Answer being B.
This is my take on it and what kind of pattern I see and feel should be the correct one. I dont see how the correct answer can be C at all.
Number 13 is D). Figure goes from the center to the outter layer. If it is a square, when it comes again in the inner layer, it looses a corner. So first is a pentagon, then a square and then a triangle.
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and the reason why I think answer is C is because its introducing a new shape within the big square.. and thats another square shape.
How can you be left with D when you have just eliminated that? You don't need to include that because it's clearly not the answer as the triangle is in the wrong place and all the shapes need to follow the patterns.
I thought the same thing and you're right but I guess he made a mistake
I think the triangle is an exception for all of the shapes. Whenever it is in outermost then it should be already included in the next pattern.
You guys are right. For the second question that I go through, I eliminated d) straight away, because the triangle was in the incorrect place, leaving me with a), b) and c) as the potential options. Looking at the moon pattern, it then became clear that only b) and d) had it in the correct position. Having already eliminated d), therefore b) had to be the correct answer. So we got to the correct answer in the end, but slightly inefficiently. Candidates tell this is a mistake that they often make themselves (they forget which answers they've already ruled out). My best bit of advice - especially if your memory is not strong like mine - is to maybe just jot down on paper the answer which you've already rejected. I'll add a correction to the video.
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Here is my reason why A is the correct answer for Q13. Let’s look at each shape by itself , and number the order from inside to outside as 123 , eg for the triangle , the pattern is 3123, so my next number is 1 again, the smallest one, that’ll give me a or d as answer; then the circular , 2312 next one 3 , the biggest one , so I can lock my answer in now for a , but just to test this method is correct , I have the 五边形 , however you call it in English :) it went 123 and change to a square but still 1 , with the same logic it should be 2 next with that same shape , so answer is a .
It think this test is ridiculous and I hope I can pass it for my job interview:(
Q5 is balls, toss-up between primary and Fibonacci (assuming we've passed the 1)
question 11 - I agree with all the first arguments, but when it comes to the "shadow" it actually does not match up does it?
Yes It shifts between 2 and 1, but the positioning is a bit harder.
first it moves to the next "segment" to the right,, than it skips one, than it skips 2, so next time is should skip 3, but that pattern does not hold up in B (or any other pattern for that matter)...
Suleman Kukka Salam i think the shades can fit. Lets focus on a couple of possible factors. We could be counting the spaces from the front most piece , obviously the alternating of 1 piece to 2 pieces ..however... maybe the expanding of pieces is from making a piece behind it (presumed to be step #1) then collapsing and then expanding in the front and then collapsing into a piece and the next time it will ecpand behind that piece, also, with each time focusing on tyne front most piece (the most clockwise piece) and moving from 1 piece ahead of the leading piece,then 2...then 3 ... finally 4.... I hope this somewhat explains a process in my mind. Not to say it is correct or even thought of for this test, but just a thought process.
Question 15, i am not understanding the pattern for the filled in black arrow on the outside, why would it still be the arrow on the bottom left?
I got all answers correct. Nice.
I may be smarter than I thought.
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Stupid test taker. The last question is pure guessing. Nothing of what he said pointed towards a pattern. You can't just ignore the first figure.
Secondly, true logical tests require no previous knowledge such as prime numbers, which is why I think he's wrong on the first question too. Prime numbers have no simple pattern, but rather a formula.
A more logical solution would be a Fibonacci sequence, where the next number is the sum of the two previous: 0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13...
Thus, 2+3=5, 3+5=8. 8 steps forward from the 4th figure means D is the correct answer. It makes a whole lot more sense
yes that's what I thought as well, the number of jumped segments = combined number of jumped segments of previous 2
so did I , but logical tests require NO previous knowledge such as prime numbers, is it true???
No I think it is C. When the inner arrow is pointing left, the outer colour rotates anti-clockwise. When it is pointing right, the middle colour rotates clockwise. You usually only have around 30 seconds to do these so it’s best not to overthink them
Agreed. It's more of between A and B for me. Not convinced at all regarding the answer of the last part.
I can’t believe it’s really that simple!!!
Well we like to think if you break anything down into its component parts it makes it simpler. This free help guide will help demystify inductive reasoning tests further: www.gradtests.com.au/psychometric-test-pdf
All the best in upcoming tests that you have!
When are employers going to realise that these tests only tell a tiny part of the story...
Thank you
Really cumbersome to spot the patterns
mate question 13 the correct answer is C not A, the circle didn't disappear like you said in the 3rd shape the circle is still there but its gone smaller.
Thank you i get it now
No worries. Glad to help!
Question 5 would be answer D according to the Fibonacci Sequence but answer B according to Prime Number Sequence :(
so that would be an ambiguous issue. How would we determine the correct approach?
same for question 1, it could be 7 moves if we consider primer number but 8 if we consider the addition of the two last moves.
SHL tests are feasable using a bit of logic but what is wrong with giving such a small amount of time. I remember 17 minutes for 30 questions of verbal reasoning !!
Totally agree....so annoying
I think if the question and the ans of option A had a pentagon in the inner side of the diagram 4 then every picture can be correlated & we don't have to think otherwise....U r talking about disappear but they aren't,they are included in the inner side
But ur questions are very amazing & ur way of explaining also
Audio is running bit late.
Question 13 is flawed. There's a mistake and noone can give a clear answer...
triangle>Circle>pentagon>triangle So what is next? Circle! A) and D) are both circle. But D inner 2 shape REPEAT ITSELF! none of other shape there repeat itself any where. So D is wrong. Which leave only A.
For the question 13, another way to look at it is, the outer shape goes inside in the next sequence.
Hi all, I don´t understand the first (prime numbers) exercise. Okay, it goes from 2 to 3 to 5 but then the next one can be 8 as a sequence like this: 2 (+1) -> 3 (+2) -> 5 (+3) -> 8, isn´t it possible? Thanks for any explanation why this is not correct :) !
you missed him saying: the next prime number is 7. so 7 not 8. hope it makes sense
prime numbers are those number which are divisible by 1 and only themselves. they do not appear as multiples in any other times tables.
Exactly. This was my answer as well based on the same reasoning. It could be either. In fact i think this answer is more logical...
Kristýna Marková you're right, I have the same result with another reasoning, using degrees as the shape suggested, goes in increments of 30°, first 30° then 60° then 90°... So the secuence is 60°, 90°, 150°, 240°.
I saw a different pattern. Skip 1, Skip 2, Skip 4, Skip 8. Prime numbers don't make sense to use in a general test like this.
What is the benefit of this test for Reservation Agent in Airline ??
+Gunjan139 I would suggest this test isn't particularly relevant for that type of role, other than the fact it is a general measure of intelligence, and I'm sure the airlines would like clever folk working for them. Other than that, I'm surprised it would be used for recruitment into a role such as that.
This is a problem solution indicator, to see how well (and how creatively) you could solve a possible problem. As i have worked as a reservation agent for an airline myself in the past, i can assure you, it's a much needed skill! However, I am surprised they included this into the hiring process. I didn't have to do anything even remotely related to this. All though, for me it was nearly two decades ago
Hi Tim. I would love if you can provide me with more informationabout CUBIKS assessment. i have exames tomorrow and i need to practice it . hope to hear from you soon, Many thanks
Hi Muhannad. Best to drop me a line with more details on which test you're taking: tim@gradtests.com.au
*Great video, thanks :)*
No worries. Happy to help!
On Q 10 you already eliminated D so answer MUST be B, yet you brought back D into the options? This negates the whole process of elimination which you are trying to demonstrate. I suggest you redo the video as this clearly flawed and confusing.
H Kevin. I've added a note to point out the issue. You are right, it was confusing.
I think the correct answer is A
SORRY BUT QUESTION 13 IS WRONG. THE CIRCLE ISN'T DISAPPEARING ITS GOING BACK TO A SMALLER CIRCLE NEITHER IS THE TRIANGLE ETC....
The prime number theory does not make sense. rather the 'hand' moves 10 hrs anti-clockwise, the second goes 9 hrs, 8hrs and finally to get the answer. move 7 hrs anti-clockwise. It will give you answer B.
2 is not a prime number last time I checked
You might want to check again..
+masie azizi 2 is indeed a prime number, as it's only divisible by itself and 1. 2 is the only even prime number.
where did you check? i just want to know what websites to avoid...
that's not true. 2 can be divided by 1.
It is a prime number. Prime number is any number divisible by itself only.
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15/25 doesn't seem to quite make sense how it's a consistent pattern
Hi Riichi, if you elaborate a little on why you think the pattern isn't consistent, I can explain the correct answer in more detail. Thanks, Tim
the outer arrow and inner arrow changed after the first frame then stayed the same for 3. I would think it is more likely that they change every 3 frames then to assume both the outer and inner filling and orientation stay the same for the 4th time in a row, no?
The way i am reading q15, the inner arrow governs which colour moves in the next step.
When it points left, the colour in the outer arrows moves anti-clockwise.
When it points right, the colour in the inner arrows moves clockwise
I don't see what triggers the inner arrow to flip between steps 1 and 2, nor is there enough information to indicate when it might flip back. But with the information available and the above rules I also get C as the answer
Like how it doesn’t have to take algebra to do it
My friend is 10x more idiot than me and passed on this test.
3+5=8 not 7 dudeee
Some of this "logic" is completely illogical. Circle counts as a side? WTH???
None of this is about patterns. This is about assumptions. You're assuming there is actually a pattern within 3 or 4 items that repeats? Terrible assumption. People who are actually intelligent really struggle with these tests. These are for rule followers and not creative, intelligent folks.
first question is bullshit. you can think of the increase in moving segments as the fibonacci sequence
ie
2 3 5 *8*
so you can reason that we move 8 segments instead of the claimed 7.
I'm convinced SHL loves trolling people, it's a crock of shit, and these tests reveal absolutely nothing about the person taking them.
Ah you just hate math
I disagree with psychometric test. Because some people including me are not natural gifted at these. You can smash these test but be shit at the job