How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT Common Admission Test

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Data Interpretation (DI) has been a vital section of the CAT Paper. In the changed scenario of the CAT exam pattern (where there are only two sections), DI forms a critical part of the Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Section. Therefore, it is essential to develop your skills in DI to the level where you can comfortably attempt the DI questions. DI also forms an important component of other MBA Entrance Exams and Competitive Exams of this nature. This new comprehensive book on DATA Interpretation by Arun Sharma is therefore aimed to effectively equip aspirants to tackle all possible types of questions that can be asked on this topic. Table of Contents PART I: BASIC MODES OF DATA INTERPRETATION 1. Data Interpretation : An Overview Learning Objectives Chapter Highlights What is Data? Data Represents Variables The Need for Capturing Data Defining of Data Interpretation Organisations and Presentation of Data 2. Tables Learning Objectives Chapter Highlights Introduction 3. Bar Charts Learning Objectives Chapter Highlights Simple Bar Chart Stacked Bar Chart Composite Bar Chart The Use of Bar Chart to Show Deviations Representation of Percentage on a Stacked Bar Chart 4. X-Y Charts Learning Objectives Chapter Highlights The Typical Data shown on an x-y Chart involves a Time Series 5. Pie Charts Learning Objectives Chapter Highlights 6. Cases Learning Objectives Chapter Highlights Introduction PART II - DEVELOPING YOUR CALCULATIONS 1. Additions and Subtrations (As an Extension of Additions) Ideas for Adding and Subtracting Well Subtractions - Just an Extension of Additions 2. Multiplications 3. Divisions, Percentage Calculations and Ratio Comparisons Calculating Decimal Values for Division Questions Using Percentage Calculations Percentage Rule for Calculating Percentage values through addtiions Ratio Comparisons Calculation Method Related to Ratios PART III -  DI EXERCISES (WITHOUT OPTIONS) PART IV - TEN MINUTE TEST PAPERS PART V - FULL LENGTH SECTIONAL TEST PAPERS 1. Test I 2. Test II 3. Test III 4. Test IV 5. Test V 6. Test VI 7. Test VII 8. Test VIII 9. Test IX 10. Test X 11. Test XI 12. Test XII 13. Test XIII 14. Test XIV 15. Test XV 16. Test XVI 17. Test XVII 18. Test XVIII 19. Test XIX 20. Test XX 21. Test XXI 22. Test XXII 23. Test XXIII PART VI - MODEL TEST PAPERS 1. Model Test Paper I 2. Model Test Paper II 3. Model Test Paper III 4. Model Test Paper IV 5. Model Test Paper V 6. Model Test Paper VI PART VII - DI QUESTIONS FROM OTHER MBA EXAMS XAT DI Introduction 1. XAT 2012 2. XAT 2011 3. XAT 2010 4. XAT 2009 5. XAT 2008 SNAP DI Introduction 1. SNAP 2011 2. SNAP 2010 3. SNAP 2009 4. SNAP 2008 5. SNAP 2007 6. SNAP 2006 IIFT DI Introduction 1. IIFT 2011 2. IIFT 2010 3. IIFT 2009 4. IIFT 2008 5. IIFT 2007 PART VIII - CHALLENGES IN DI 1. Learning Objectives 2. Introduction PART IX - Data Sufficiency Types of Instructions PART X - Previous Year Question Papers (DI Portion) 2003-2008 1. CAT Question Paper 2003 2. CAT Question Paper 2004 3. CAT Question Paper 2005 4. CAT Question Paper 2006 5. CAT Question Paper 2007 6. CAT Question Paper 2008 PART XI - Sample Papers based on 2009 Pattern 1. CAT 2009/2010 Pattern Test I 2. CAT 2009/2010 Pattern Test II PART XII - Model Test Paper (based on the Latest Online Pattern) 1. Model Test Paper Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning