GMAT Data Insights Section
Master the newest section of the GMAT Focus Edition
What Is Data Insights?
Data Insights is a brand-new section introduced with the GMAT Focus Edition in November 2023. It replaces the old Integrated Reasoning section and incorporates Data Sufficiency questions that were formerly part of the Quantitative section.
The Data Insights section contains 20 questions to be completed in 45 minutes. It evaluates your ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources — a skill that business schools and employers consider essential for modern managers.
Unlike the old Integrated Reasoning section, Data Insights is now fully integrated into the total score calculation, making it just as important as Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning for your overall GMAT result.
Five Data Insights Question Types
1. Data Sufficiency
You're given a question and two data statements. You must determine whether the statements — individually or together — provide enough information to answer the question. This question type tests logical reasoning and mathematical knowledge simultaneously.
Transferred from the old Quant section to Data Insights in the GMAT Focus Edition.
2. Multi-Source Reasoning
You'll be presented with information across multiple tabs — which might include text passages, tables, charts, or emails — and must synthesize the information to answer questions. This mirrors real-world scenarios where decision-makers must pull data from several sources.
3. Table Analysis
You'll analyze data in a sortable spreadsheet-style table. Questions may ask you to determine whether specific statements are true based on the data, or to identify patterns and relationships within the table.
4. Graphics Interpretation
You'll interpret data presented in graphs, scatter plots, bar charts, pie charts, or other visual formats. Questions typically require you to fill in blanks using dropdown menus, testing your ability to read and draw conclusions from visual data.
5. Two-Part Analysis
These problems present a scenario with two components that must be solved. The two parts may be mathematically related or logically connected. You'll select one answer for each part from a shared set of options.
Data Insights Strategies
Master Data Sufficiency Logic
Data Sufficiency has a fixed answer framework. Learn the five answer choices thoroughly so you can focus entirely on evaluating the statements rather than re-reading the options.
Read All Tabs First
For Multi-Source Reasoning, scan all available tabs before looking at the questions. Understanding the overall data landscape prevents unnecessary back-and-forth.
Sort Tables Strategically
In Table Analysis, sort by the column most relevant to the question. A quick sort can instantly reveal the answer without manual calculation.
Manage Your Time
With 2 minutes 15 seconds per question on average, don't spend more than 3 minutes on any single question. Flag and move on — you can return later.
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