Ability: Inductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Level Scales
(3)
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Decide what to wear based on the weather report |
| 4 | Determine the prime suspect based on crime scene evidence |
| 6 | Diagnose a disease using results of many different lab tests |
Work Activities
(27)
- Getting Information
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
- Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
- Processing Information
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Thinking Creatively
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Developing Objectives and Strategies
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Selling or Influencing Others
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
- Developing and Building Teams
- Training and Teaching Others
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
- Staffing Organizational Units
Work Context
(8)
- Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Conflict Situations
- Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Freedom to Make Decisions
- Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- Level of Competition