Monday, July 28, 2008

GRE Math Section - Part 3

GRE Math - Data Interpretation :-

This is the toughest section in GRE Math. Many have poor Math scores because of the high difficulty of Data intreptation GRE questions. Practice with lots of tough DI questions to do get a good GRE Math score. Data interpretation in GRE Math section measures your ability to:

  • Read and interpret data
  • Perform statistical calculations on the data provided

The data interpretation questions in GRE Math usually appear in sets and are based on data presented in tables or graphs.


GRE Math - Data Interpretation Strategies :

  • Look carefully at the data and understand how it's presented
  • Try to make visual comparisons and estimate products and quotients rather than perform computations.
  • For graphs, pay attention to the scales as well as read any accompanying notes
  • Answer questions only on the basis of data given.


GRE Math - Data Interpretation GRE Sample question :

In which of the following years did the number of graduate student applications increase the most from that of the previous year?

A. 1985
B. 1986
C. 1988
D. 1990
E. 1991

Answer: B

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