Transcript GRE Quantitative Data Interpretation

GRE QUANTITATIVE – Data Interpretation
Data Interpretation Overview
• Questions are based on information in tables or graphs
• Questions are often statistics oriented
• May be asked to choose one or more answers
Data Interpretation - Strategy
• Analyze the Tables and Graphs
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Title – read chart titles to ensure you can refer to correct chart quickly
Scale – check units of measurement
Notes – read accompanying notes**
Key – make sure you understand the key if there are multiple bars or lines
on a graph
• Approach strategically
• Questions designed to test understanding of fractions, percents, & attention
to detail
• Questions become more complex as you move through a set
• Can usually simplify single-answer multiple-choice questions by taking
advantage of answer-choice format. By approximating instead of
calculating answer, you can quickly identify the correct one
Data Interpretation - Tips
• Slow Down
• Avoid calculation errors by slowing down
• Pace Yourself Wisely
• Use allotted time for each question wisely
• Remember, each question type has same value
• Answer questions that you can answer quickly & accuarately
• Save questions that would take you longest to answer for last