CAT 2016 - Preparation Strategy for Data Interpretation
Data Interpretation accounts for a major chunk of questions
in Common Aptitude Test (CAT) format. Mastering this area is
comparatively less tiresome. Data Interpretation tests our
ability to understand and apply data. Data Interpretation lures us in to
its web by giving seemingly harmless questions with hidden traps such as
unwanted data and unnecessary calculations. If we do not
approach Data Interpretation smartly, we will waste our time. Some
best practices while dealing with Data interpretation are as follows:
Scan the Question:
Most Data Interpretation questions
will consist of a bunch of statistics, numbers & diagrams that might look
scary. Actually they aren’t. So before you lose patience and moving on to an
easier-looking set; scan that scary set and then list questions which you can
solve. There will be at least of couple of “sitters” (questions that can be
easily answered).
Hone your Calculation Skills/Speed:
The Date Interpretation section is
calculation-intensive. Such calculations can eat up your time. Learn shortcuts
that will help you calculate in your head or better still; figure out how Vedic
Maths works. It will help you a lot!
Get familiar with all types of DI
questions:
There are different types or formats of
questions in this section. Bar charts, tables, pie charts etc. There will also
be questions where a lot of information will be provided in 1 long paragraph.
Work on your reading & comprehension speed. It will go a long way in
helping you tackle this section. Also try reading business newspapers which
have articles that are data-intensive & have graphs & pie-charts etc.
Practice, practice, practice:
The last but the most important piece
of advice we can give you! Your speed will increase considerably. You would
have attempted all kinds of DI questions many number of times. You will end up
attempting more questions correctly, thus increasing your score. Your
confidence will increase considerably. You know you have practiced a lot! This
will help you face tough questions with determination.
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CAT 2016 - Preparation Strategy for Data Interpretation
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