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GMAT Data Insights: Question Types & Free Practice
Data Insights is the GMAT Focus Edition's newest, most decisive section. Here's what it tests and how to practise each question type effectively.
What Data Insights tests
Data Insights is one of three equally weighted GMAT Focus sections. It blends data sufficiency, table analysis, graphics interpretation, multi-source reasoning and two-part analysis — testing how well you read data and reason about what is sufficient to answer a question.
How to approach the question types
For data sufficiency, decide whether each statement alone (or together) is enough — without fully solving. For table and graphics questions, read the axes, units and totals carefully before answering. Multi-source reasoning rewards quickly locating the relevant tab of information.
Practise reading data fast
Strong scorers read tables and charts quickly and accurately. Drill timed Data Insights sets, review every miss for the underlying reasoning error, and build the habit of checking units and what the question actually asks. Use free GMAT Focus practice with worked solutions.
Frequently asked questions
- How important is Data Insights on the GMAT Focus?
- Very — it is one of three equally weighted sections and often separates strong scorers, because it is newer and many candidates under-prepare for it.
- What question types are in Data Insights?
- Data sufficiency, table analysis, graphics interpretation, multi-source reasoning and two-part analysis. Each rewards careful, fast reading of data and clear reasoning.