Data Sufficiency

Data sufficiency questions are probably not like any test problem you've encountered before. They don't ask you to answer the question. Instead, they ask you to determine whether or not you can answer the question with the information given. Every data sufficiency question should be answered by continuing with the same technique. Simply by determining the sufficiency of just one statement, you should be able to eliminate approximately half of the answer choices. That way, you should be able to avoid completely random guessing on data sufficiency questions.

A data sufficiency question has a question followed by two statements. you will be expected to answer if the information provided in the statements is sufficient to answer the question.

You answer will be

Choice 1 if the question can be answered using one of the statements alone, while the other statement is not sufficient to answer the question.

           Choice 2 if the question can be answered using each of the statements independently

          Choice 3 if both the statements together are needed to answer the question

          Choice 4 if both the statements independently or taken together are not sufficient to answer the question

Please be careful to read the instructions before the data sufficiency questions.

Some probable mistakes can be avoided 

1) To be more specific, please do read the instructions for Data Sufficiency (DS) very carefully.

Many people have suffered here. Hope we don’t repeat it this time.

2) Read the instructions on the front page carefully. Don’t ignore them.

Data sufficiency questions to test your ability to "reason quantitatively." This stands in sharp contrast to the problem solving section, which is designed to test how well you manipulate numbers. If you find yourself doing a lot of number crunching on the data sufficiency questions, you are doing something wrong.

Math Concepts You Should Know

The data sufficiency questions cover math that nearly any college-bound high school student will know. In addition to basic arithmetic, you can expect questions testing your knowledge of averages, fractions, decimals, algebra, factoring, and basic principles of geometry such as triangles, circles, and how to determine the areas and volumes of simple geometric shapes.

 

Avoid Distraction While Studying

    Most of the students are astonished to know that learning is not easily absorbed by the brain. This is the belief that most of the adults cherish by assuming that brain’s only purpose is to learn and therefore expect that their children should be capable of learning in a faster pace. The actual reality is that the main purpose of the brain is to guarantee the survival of the learning. The best way to help our brain in remembering the boring stuff requires you to give some extra help to your brain by removing the necessary distractions that may arise in your studies. The human brain focuses on a single thing at a time. So, here are a few tips that can help you to eliminate distractions while you study.

    Tips for eliminating possible distractions: 

1. Make your own study area: It is you who has to decide the best possible place away from all the distractions for studies.  If your study area is close to a window, then you may get distracted at the sight that you see through the window. If you keep your visual field confined to education then you can have a better focus.

2. You can play instrumental music if you wish but without the words: Instrumental music can ease your stress and provide you a better learning environment. But one has to see that the instrumental music is not associated with the words of the song else you will end up humming the same and distract yourself from the studies.
3. Plan your study schedule and time: Choose the best time that can help you in retaining the information. You have to make a study schedule based on the said time frame and continue studying consistently. Stock your study area with all the educational supplies that you need to study along with a water bottle.
4. Studying on PC? Face your screen towards the family area: When you face your screen towards the family area, then you will automatically avoid possibly entering and wandering your head into your world of cyber technology and focus on your studies.
5. You can also include your family in deciding upon the removal of possible study distractions: Turn off your phones and ask you family members to co-operate in this task of yours.

6] Cell phone is the kryptonite of studies. One message or call will take your mind completely off of studies and your focus won’t be back until you check who the person is. The best way to avoid this problem is to put your cell phone on silent (Not even vibration), and turn its face down.  It might seem drastic, but even the slightest beep or light will ruin your studies.

You may feel that this distraction free routine is extremely difficult to establish but with proper planning and effort you will automatically be able to focus on your studies and avoid possible distractions.

Determination is one of the key factors when it comes to bank exam preparation. Strong determination will help you to remain focused on the exams and eventually it will help you to achieve your goals.

Non Verbal Reasoning

Non verbal reasoning is all reasoning that is not verbal reasoning and verbal reasoning is the ability of reasoning by using concepts framed in words. So actually non verbal reasoning is a term which stands for a broad range of reasoning skills like e.g. abstract reasoning, diagrammatic reasoning, spatial, numerical reasoning and many more.

   Non-verbal reasoning involves drawing conclusions based on a set of facts either fictional or non fictional. Exercises include activities like describing the similarities and differences between two pictures, finding the shape that does not belong in a sequence of shapes, predicting what shape should next appear in the sequence, and so on. Non-verbal reasoning exercises can also include numerical activities. In our everyday life even though speech is the most obvious form of communication. One’s non verbal reasoning skills are an invaluable asset, since people are constantly bombarded by non verbal impulses, signals and gestures. Actually people use their non verbal intelligence much more than their verbal intelligence. Almost everything you will encounter in life you will first judge by visual interpretation, because this is simply the easiest, fastest and it can be done without drawing attention to oneself. So your first impression of something or somebody is almost always based on your non verbal reasoning skills. For example if you try to judge somebody on their looks you are actually using non verbal reasoning to do this.

    Non-verbal reasoning is also called fluid reasoning. It is an intentional cognitive process that does not occur automatically. It involves the use of deliberate and controlled mental operations to solve  problems. Mental operations often include drawing inferences and forming concepts when language is not involved. This of course can be practiced and non verbal intelligence can be trained. 

Verbal Reasoning

People generally assume that their verbal reasoning skills are relatively sharp because they engage in conversations and engage in at least some light reading regularly. The differentiation between someone with poor verbal reasoning skills and someone with excellent verbal reasoning skills lies in one's ability to read or listen critically and to pick out pertinent information. Pertinent information can include known facts, specific opinions, statistics, sources, fallacies, and the like.

   Tests for verbal reasoning skills, especially those on standardized tests, usually take the same form. Such tests determine one's ability to understand question, to differentiate facts from assumptions, and to think logically.

   Individuals use their verbal reasoning skills in various ways at work, mainly through oral communication and/or reading written information. Strong verbal reasoning skills are a key prerequisite for many different jobs that involve frequent communication (emails, reports, or oral communication) and the ability to quickly and effectively interpret complex verbal information. When recruiting for many job roles there is a need to differentiate those with high verbal reasoning ability from those with poor verbal reasoning skills. Sales personnel, for example, require persuasive verbal reasoning skills, and managers must adapt their communication style depending on their audience. Thus, many employers now make extensive use of verbal reasoning tests as a key part of their standard recruitment processes.

   Verbal reasoning tests allow employers and university admissions officers to assess such skills of a large number of applicants in a standardized way. The same verbal reasoning test is given to a large number of applicants, which increases the fairness of the application process – whilst also making the process more efficient.  A well-designed verbal reasoning test offers both a reliable and a valid means of assessment.

   These tests are widely used since most jobs require you either to understand and make decisions based on verbal or written information or to pass this type of information to others. In practice, the more straightforward types of question (spelling, grammar and instructions) tend to be more applicable to administrative roles and the reasoning and deduction type of questions to management roles.

Verbal Reasoning Preparation

Like any other test you’ve ever taken in your life, the right preparation can improve your test results. Although you cannot significantly improve your oral and written verbal communication skills within a short time, you can learn and practice verbal reasoning test strategies and so reduce your stress levels which will quickly improve your performance. Mastering any ability or skill is no joke. It does not happen overnight. It has to be developed, worked upon and acquired through hard work, practice and persistence. A lot of applicants fail to understand this and they adopt the odd way of learning.

Another important reason for preparing for the verbal reasoning test is that your results are always compared against those of others. So even if you have a Bachelor in English Literature or you are an avid reader of English Literature, other people who are applying for the same role are likely to have a similar level of verbal reasoning skills. So you can get the edge you need by preparing for a verbal reasoning test which is appropriate to the role you applied for.

1) Practice vocabulary questions: Practice not only do you learn a great deal from your mistakes, you also avoid committing those mistakes. A point to be noted is that the vocabulary section guarantees high returns with minimum time investment. Pay adequate attention to the vocabulary section because it makes all the difference between a great score and a good score.
2) Increasing your reading pace: Sometimes, those who are good at comprehension suffer when it comes to quickly reading the passage. You need to be able to read quickly to attempt passages. It is highly recommended that you read similar passages in magazines and newspapers. This way you can increase your speed gradually. You need to strike a fine balance between ’speed’ and ‘comprehension’. This is where your managerial skills come into play and this is exactly what is tested by the examiners.

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Data Interpretation Tips

 Data Interpretation can be defined as "the application of statistical procedures to analyze specific observed or assumed facts from a particular study". They come as questions in tests to understand how much a student has understood the subject at hand. In bank entrance exams for data interpretation is used as a means to understand a student's grasp of the subject. It is very important to understand how to interpret data in order to do well in these tests. It is especially important in case of students planning to study finance and mathematics. An interpretation question will usually contain a chart or a graph. It will also contain some data or even sets of data which the student has to analyze and come to a conclusion. When you are solving an interpretation question you will have to understand what the graph or chart means. If there are numbers involved (most probably they will be) you will have to find out what they stand for. Next, you need to draw a data set that represents the graph or chart in question. Now you have to look at the data set and come to a conclusion about what it means. To do well in interpretation questions, practicing them regularly is extremely important.

     Data may be represented in a number of complex forms, and hence solving Data Interpretation problems becomes far more difficult. There is no fixed format for solving such problems, and each has to be tackled in its own distinct way. Thus, to answer such questions correctly, it is essential to practice all types of Data Interpretation exercises a number of times, so as to be familiar with all the data presentation types.

Read the data very carefully, as the smallest detail may change the meaning of the question completely. Similarly, the instructions have to be understood carefully to prevent wasting time. Try to understand the data provided carefully, before jumping to answer the questions. The questions are designed to be deceptive, and proper understanding of the requirements is a must. If the Data Interpretation is of the combined variety or if there are more than one data table/charts/graphs, try to understand the relation between the given tables. Be careful of the units used in the tables, and the units in which the answers are provided. A mistake in the units may yield an entirely different answer. Also be careful of whether the answer is required in decimal or percentage. Such errors are very common and easily avoidable.