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GMAT Focus Intro: Data Insights Section


Linnea Newman
Lesson by Linnea Newman
Magoosh Expert

Summary
The GMAT Data Insights section is a critical component of the exam, focusing on the analysis of quantitative and verbal information to apply in real-world scenarios.
  • Data Insights is unique to the GMAT, emphasizing the ability to process and synthesize large amounts of data.
  • No new math or verbal content is needed; skills from Quant and Verbal sections translate directly.
  • The section is computer-adaptive, includes 20 questions to be answered in 45 minutes, and allows access to an on-screen calculator.
  • Five question types are featured: multiple-source reasoning, table analysis, graphics interpretation, two-part analysis, and data sufficiency.
  • Data sufficiency questions, a significant portion of this section, focus on practical, real-world application of math and logic.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Data Insights
00:51
Skills Required for Data Insights
01:14
Structure and Scoring of Data Insights
01:39
Question Types in Data Insights
02:42
Understanding Data Sufficiency