Tech Manual
Watson-Glaser™ II Critical Thinking Appraisal
Compare II vs. I
Comparison of Watson-Glaser II Form D, Existing Watson-Glaser Short Form, and Existing Form A
| Feature | WG II Form D | WG Short | WG Form A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Time/Test Length | 35 min/40 items | 35 min/40 items | 55 min/80 items |
| Improved Score Distribution | More difficult items are included, improving differentiation among high ability candidates | Item passing rates tended to be high overall, limiting differentiation among high ability candidates | Item passing rates tended to be high overall, limiting differentiation among high ability candidates |
| Interpretable Subtest Scores | Provides total score and interpretable subtest scores Holistic approach is recommended for selection, using total score composite Recommend using subtest information for further probing in interview, and for development plans |
No interpretable subtest scores | No interpretable subtest scores |
| Business Relevant/ Contemporary Items |
Approximately 50% All items deal with contemporary issues (e.g., oil import restrictions); approximately 40% are completely new items |
Approximately 8% of items are business relevant; 92% relate Some item topics |
Approximately 4% of items are business relevant; 96% relate to broader issues (e.g., political and social) Some item topics |
| Improved Face Validity/ Adaptability Across Countries | 100% of items transportable/relevant for Canada, UK, Netherlands, Australia; more than 85% for France and China | Some item topics less face valid for individuals from other countries (e.g., Chamber of Commerce; U.S. Dept. of Defense) |
Some item topics less face valid for individuals from other countries (e.g., Chamber of Commerce; U.S. Dept. of Defense) |
| Maintained Large Number of Norms Groups | Norms for 14 groups based on occupation, position, and industry | Norms for 14 groups based on occupation, position, and industry (plus 9 broad industry-based groups) | Norms for 44 groups based on occupation, position, industry, and educational level |
