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CAT 2011:Preparation strategy for Data Interpretation for CAT 2011
CAT 2011:Preparation strategy for Data Interpretation for CAT 2011
The new development in the CAT pattern has raised many doubts amongst the CAT 2011 takers. Instead of three sections, there will be two sections in CAT now, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning. But even if the pattern is new, the components of the sections and the areas will remain the same. So you need not change your preparation strategy for the new pattern.
In the previous article on MBAUniverse.com, we had talked about the preparation strategy
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The new development in the CAT pattern has raised many doubts amongst the CAT 2011 takers. Instead of three sections, there will be two sections in CAT now, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning. But even if the pattern is new, the components of the sections and the areas will remain the same. So you need not change your preparation strategy for the new pattern.
In the previous article on MBAUniverse.com, we had talked about the preparation strategy for Quantitative Ability. Today we will discuss about Data Interpretation which will be now converged with the Quantitative Ability part in the first of the two sections of CAT 2011.
Topics of Data Interpretation
The Data Interpretation section consists of graphs, charts, tables etc. for calculating data. Though some questions need calculation, others can be solved without calculation. To have a closer view, this area consists of questions on Tables, Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Line chart/Scatter diagrams; Caselet/Logic based DI, Network Diagram etc.
Vinayak Kudva, Product Head, IMS Learning says, “Improve your ability to work with numbers. You need to be as good as possible in mental calculations viz. additions, subtraction, multiplications, divisions, percentages and ratios. This can only be achieved through consistent practice.” Like other section, this section also needs thorough practice. Observing numbers in different forms and ways is a simple way to improve your speed with numbers..
Preparing for Data Interpretation
Like other sections, you can get a good idea about the questions by solving from the previous years’ CAT papers. This can form your basic preparation foundation. “For Data Interpretation, go through last five to six years CAT exam papers and try solving them without any preparation. Analyze and evaluate your approach with reference to every question including the one which you solved easily,” advises Kudva.
Reading can also boost your preparation meter for DI area. As Gejo Sreenivasan, Principal Consultant, Career Launcher says, “You must practice a lot in order to interpret the data. Solve at least one DI problem every day. You must read articles, especially on business which are heavy on data and analyze them. This will keep your 'DI cells' on toes.” Kudva says in a similar tone, “Refer to the graphs and data provided in various business papers and magazines. You need to identify techniques to solve questions which require big and time consuming calculations.”
Books & preparation material for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Some of the books, which will help you in preparing for the Data Interpretation part of the Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation section are, ‘How to prepare for the Data Interpretation for CAT’ by TATA-McGraw Hill publications, ‘How to prepare for the Data Interpretation for CAT’ by Arihant Prakashan, ‘Course In Mental Ability and Quantitative Aptitude’ by Edgar Thorpe,
Since there is about two and a half months left for CAT 2011, it is highly suggested that you start taking mock tests in the simulated environment and updated pattern. IIMs have already released the practice test for CAT 2011, taking which will make you aware of the pattern.
Stay tuned to MBAUniverse.com for more on CAT 2011 preparation.
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