CAT 2014 prep: Understand Data Interpretation through these 5 videos

Data, derived from Latin word ‘datum’, refers to giving something. Today, the term is associated with information. Data interpretation is all about interpreting or understanding data-related problems and presenting it in an organised manner.

Data can be related to quantities, statistics, figures and facts. Data can be organised in various ways such as Table, Bar, Pie, Line graphs etc and even in caselets.

Every management entrance has a section on Data Interpretation. The trick is to try to solve the data problems as fast as possible. “A good knowledge of basic maths and quick fire mental calculations are required in order to crack this section,” says Ankur Agarwal from Endeavour Careers.

Let’s take a look at some DI topics through the following preparatory videos and forums:

1. What is Data Interpretation?

View this short introductory video on what is Data Interpretation and why is it so important for the future managers.

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2. Understanding Bar-charts and Pie-charts

Watch this fun and interactive video to understand the concept behind Bar and Pie charts:

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3. Bar Graphs in Data Interpretation

Understand the concept of bar graphs through solved examples through the following video:

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4. Pie Charts in Data Interpretation

Look at the some problems and solutions of pie charts in this video:

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5. DI shortcut techniques

The world wouldn’t be the same if there were no shortcuts! Learn some quick DI techniques through this particular video, that explains with the help of examples:

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