Reasoning Assessment
A 20-item cognitive ability assessment measuring verbal and logical reasoning through workplace scenarios. Grounded in CHC (Cattell-Horn-Carroll) theory, designed for evidence-based hiring decisions.
What It Measures
Verbal Reasoning (10 items)
Logical thinking and drawing valid conclusions from written information.
- Syllogistic reasoning
- Conditional logic (if-then)
- Assumption identification
- Argument evaluation
- Analogical reasoning
CHC factor: Gc (Crystallized Intelligence)
Logical Reasoning (10 items)
Deductive reasoning and analytical problem-solving independent of verbal complexity.
- Deductive reasoning
- Conditional statements
- Ordering and sequencing
- Analytical reasoning
- Inference validation
CHC factor: Gf (Fluid Intelligence)
Which Roles Benefit Most
| Role Category | Primary Factor | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Management & leadership | Both | Strategic decisions require both verbal and logical reasoning |
| Legal, compliance, regulatory | Verbal | Policy interpretation, argument evaluation |
| Engineering, IT, operations | Logical | Process design, troubleshooting, systems thinking |
| Consulting & advisory | Both | Client problem-solving requires both capabilities |
| Financial analysis | Logical | Risk assessment, planning, contingency analysis |
| Research & analysis | Verbal | Critical analysis, synthesis, argument construction |
Validity Evidence
Cognitive ability assessments are among the most valid predictors available for personnel selection:
- r = 0.25-0.45 with job performance across roles (meta-analytic finding)
- Higher validity for complex positions requiring analysis and decision-making
- General cognitive ability (g-factor) is the single strongest predictor of job performance
- Text-only format ensures consistent rendering and legal defensibility
Assessment Design
- 20 multiple-choice items (10 verbal + 10 logical) in workplace scenarios
- No specialized knowledge required—general workplace familiarity only
- Difficulty balanced: 25% easy, 45% medium, 30% hard
- No penalty for guessing
- 8th grade reading level for instructions
- ADA compliant with extended time accommodations available
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