{"id":81876,"date":"2021-10-05T15:42:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T10:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=81876"},"modified":"2021-10-05T15:42:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T10:12:21","slug":"data-interpretation-decoded-for-cat-pattern-how-to-prepare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/data-interpretation-decoded-for-cat-pattern-how-to-prepare\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Interpretation Decoded For CAT- Pattern, How To Prepare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/data-interpretation-decoded-for-cat-pattern-how-to-prepare\/#The_Pattern_Of_Data_Interpretation_For_CAT\" >The Pattern Of Data Interpretation For CAT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/data-interpretation-decoded-for-cat-pattern-how-to-prepare\/#How_To_Prepare_For_The_CAT_Data_Interpretation_Exam\" >How To Prepare For The CAT Data Interpretation Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/data-interpretation-decoded-for-cat-pattern-how-to-prepare\/#Frequently_asked_Questions\" >Frequently asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The candidate\u2019s capability to interpret, understand, and analyze data to come to an optimal decision is evaluated in the data interpretation section. A manager is required to utilize and handle data in terms of budget allocations, demand forecasts, market analysis, sales reports, and other data analysis. The syllabus of <strong>data interpretation for the CAT<\/strong> section is comprised of data comparison and data analysis questions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/tests\/cat\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take Mock Test for CAT Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pattern_Of_Data_Interpretation_For_CAT\"><\/span><strong>The Pattern Of Data <\/strong><strong>Interpretation For CAT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT exam is for 40 minutes and has 24 questions. Every answer carries 3 marks and there is a negative marking of one mark for a wrong answer. The data for data interpretation is in the form of cases, graphs, charts, and tables in this section. If we look into the previous question papers then this section had 5 sets of questions. Out of these, 2 sets comprised of 6 questions and 3 sets had 4 questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pattern can be explained as mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Data Interpretation in DILR section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Composition<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Name of the section<\/td><td>Data Interpretation and Logical reasoning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total questions in the DILR section<\/td><td>32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of questions in Data Interpretation section<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of questions in data interpretation<\/td><td>4 sets of questions based on 4 data interpretation&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total questions based on data interpretation<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Composition of data interpretation based questions<\/td><td>4 Non-MCQ\u2019s12 MCQ\u2019s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Questions in DI section based on time and distance<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total time allotted for DILR section<\/td><td>1 hour (regular), 40 minutes (Expected)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks for every correct answer<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative marks for every wrong answer<\/td><td>-1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Difficulty level<\/td><td>Moderate to high<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No negative marking questions in Data interpretation<\/td><td>4 Non-MCQ\u2019s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recommended books for Data Interpretation<\/td><td>How to prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT authored by Arun SharmaLogical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT authored by Nishit K Sinha<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The composition of questions in the <strong>data interpretation for CAT<\/strong> are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Set of questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Question details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Set 1: Charts and Tables<\/td><td>Data Comparison in the form of years, age, and others<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Set 2: Bar diagrams, Graphs<\/td><td>Comparison and Analysis of data in the form of groups, years, and others<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Set 3: Pie charts, Tables<\/td><td>Finding, Interpreting, or decoding missing links, missing periods, taking clues, and data<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Set 4: Graphs, charts<\/td><td>Future projections, Conclusion, Data analysis<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Questions<\/td><td>4 non-MCQ\u2019s and 12 MCQ\u2019s<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prepare_For_The_CAT_Data_Interpretation_Exam\"><\/span><strong>How To Prepare For The CAT Data Interpretation Exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only means to prepare for this section of the CAT exam is to practice more and more. The reason for the same is that there is no particular formulae or concept in data interpretation. It is recommended that <strong>data interpretation should be decoded for CAT<\/strong> in this section of the question paper, through solving with the easier and less time-consuming set of questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the skills that the candidate should concentrate on for gaining proficiency in this section of the exam is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the skills that the candidate should concentrate on for gaining proficiency in this section of the exam is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Approximations &amp; Calculations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A person has to be an expert in calculation skills when you are solving the data interpretation section of exams. These questions normally include decimal to fraction conversions, ratios, percent changes, and many more. Learning approximation techniques, and advanced calculation would be an added advantage for the preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Structure &amp; Logic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the candidate can understand the logic behind any given data, then solving any questions based on it becomes easier. A particular structure is always followed in the given data and information. If you identify this logic and structure, then solving the question and finding the answer to it becomes easier and quicker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Practice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To become an expert in solving data interpretation questions it is vital to practice it regularly. The best practice is to solve at least 3 to 4 questions daily. The most important benefit of such a practice is that it enhances speed and accuracy. Also, the candidate would be able to develop the skills more efficiently and effectively. The elimination technique can be a resort when there are a lot of calculations to be done to arrive at the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the quick tips and tricks to prepare for the data interpretation section are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Refer latest trends and questions as in the CAT examination<\/li><li>It is recommended to read the best data interpretation books<\/li><li>Practice several and different types of questions and answers in data interpretation<\/li><li>Develop the skills for data analysis and comparison and logical thinking to solve any questions accurately and meticulously.<\/li><li>Practising more and more DI questions develop a better solving procedure.<\/li><li>Get preparation material from any good coaching platform like Oliveboard.<\/li><li>Read and refer to the strategy followed by CAT toppers.<\/li><li>Follow mock test for <strong>data interpretation for CAT<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1633428292664\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is data interpretation for CAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The section where the candidates have to analyze the data in the form of a myriad of graphs, tables, and charts and draw a conclusion is called data interpretation. The questions can be solved easily by understanding, decoding, and interpreting data.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1633428305909\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you start data interpretation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Data interpretation can be done by following the below-mentioned steps:<br\/>Assemble the required information<br\/>Develop and analyze findings<br\/>Create conclusions<br\/>Provide recommendations<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1633428343872\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">State the different types of data interpretation.<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Data interpretation can be categorized as ordinal data and nominal data. The same method is used for interpreting both data types. However, if compared ordinal data interpretation is easier as compared to nominal data.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1633428358591\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between data interpretation and data analysis?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The process of uncovering trends and patterns in the data is called data analysis. The process of concluding the data is called data interpretation. 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