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Intro to Integrated Reasoning

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Summary
The GMAT Integrated Reasoning section is designed to assess a candidate's ability to process and analyze a blend of quantitative and verbal information, mirroring real-world business scenarios.
  • Introduced in 2012, Integrated Reasoning is unique to the GMAT, emphasizing the analysis of mixed data types to reflect the demands of modern business environments.
  • The section consists of 12 questions (or screens) with multiple tasks each, to be completed in 30 minutes, testing abilities to discern significant information from a large dataset.
  • It includes four question types: Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphic Interpretations, and Two-Part Analysis, each requiring specific analytical approaches.
  • The section is not computer adaptive, meaning the difficulty level does not adjust based on the test taker's responses, and it concludes with a score ranging from 1 to 8, separate from the overall GMAT score.
  • Preparation for this section does not require learning new math or verbal content but focuses on applying existing knowledge to analyze and interpret complex information.
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Introduction to Integrated Reasoning
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Overview of Question Types
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