01 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Verbal Reasoning
Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it.
- Reading comprehension
- Evaluating statements
- Drawing conclusions
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Verbal Reasoning82%
Numerical Reasoning74%
Critical Thinking68%
Microsoft Excel64%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
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WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of data and analytical skills.
The Research Analyst template combines Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
4tests50minutes55questions in total
02 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Numerical Reasoning
Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.
- Tables & charts
- Percentages & ratios
- Interpreting figures
03 · 15 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES
Critical Thinking
Shows whether candidates can judge an argument, spot what it assumes and tell which conclusions follow.
- Inference
- Recognising assumptions
- Deduction
04 · 18 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Microsoft Excel
Checks the spreadsheet work the job actually needs, from formulas and lookups to clean analysis.
- Formulas & functions
- Working with data
- Tables & charts
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore data accuracy, analysis and clear conclusions.
You receive a result for each included test: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking a data extract before sharing an analysis.
Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.
A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try an example question.
Hiring a Research Analyst, sometimes advertised as research associate? Try a Numerical Reasoning question built around checking a data extract before sharing an analysis.
Research Analyst: checking a data extract before sharing an analysisWorkplace example
The team gets through 9 data sources an hour across a 5-hour day.
| Per hour | Hours |
|---|---|
| 9 | 5 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Research Analyst assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel. It brings together evidence about data accuracy, analysis and clear conclusions, giving you areas to explore when checking a data extract before sharing an analysis.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking a data extract before sharing an analysis to explore practical application. Ask them to explain their checks, their method and what the figures do and do not establish.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.
- Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
- Critical ThinkingUse a short Critical Thinking work sample to explore how they apply inference and recognising assumptions.
- Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
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BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Research Analyst vacancy?
Yes. Start with Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Verbal Reasoning to explore reading comprehension. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Research Analyst work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking a data extract before sharing an analysis to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Verbal Reasoning included?
Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it. Ask them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Research Analyst assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 50 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.
Will I see a separate result for each test?
Yes. Review Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.
Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?
After signup, your Research Analyst selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.
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