gmat focus intro: data insights section

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.

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