📊 GMAT Focus Edition Data Insights Syllabus: Complete Guide (2026)
Data Insights is a completely new section on the GMAT Focus Edition. It replaces the old Integrated Reasoning section. Unlike the classic GMAT, Data Insights now combines quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and data analysis skills into one integrated section. This guide covers everything you need to know.
Data Insights Section Overview
The Data Insights section is one of three sections on the GMAT Focus Edition (along with Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning). It tests your ability to analyze and interpret data presented in multiple formats, draw conclusions from complex information, and make data-driven decisions.
- Number of questions: 20
- Time limit: 45 minutes
- Question types: 4 (Data Sufficiency, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, Two-Part Analysis)
- Calculator: On-screen calculator available
- Question review: You can review and edit answers within the section
Complete Question Type Breakdown
🔢 Data Sufficiency ~30-40% of DI
- Same format as classic GMAT Data Sufficiency
- Now appears in Data Insights (not Quant)
- Decide if statements provide enough information
- Answer options: A, B, C, D, E (same classic order)
- Tests logical reasoning + quant concepts
📋 Table Analysis ~20-25% of DI
- Sortable data table (like Excel)
- Typically 3-5 yes/no statements
- Must sort/filter data to answer
- Tests ability to find relevant data quickly
- Often combined with percentages or ratios
📈 Graphics Interpretation ~20-25% of DI
- Bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, pie charts
- Drop-down menu selection for answers
- Two-part questions (select for both blanks)
- Tests ability to read and interpret visual data
- Often includes trends and correlations
🔗 Two-Part Analysis ~15-20% of DI
- Two interconnected questions
- Both parts must be correct for full credit
- Can combine quant, verbal, or both
- Often involves tables, text, or calculations
- Tests ability to solve related problems
📋 Detailed Syllabus by Question Type
| Question Type | What You Need to Know | Skills Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Data Sufficiency (DS) | Quant concepts: arithmetic, algebra, number properties, percentages, ratios. No geometry. | Logical reasoning, sufficiency vs necessity, avoiding over-calculation |
| Table Analysis (TA) | Sorting/filtering data tables, identifying relevant rows/columns, basic calculations | Data retrieval, attention to detail, efficient scanning |
| Graphics Interpretation (GI) | Reading bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, pie charts, bubble charts | Visual data interpretation, trend identification, correlation detection |
| Two-Part Analysis (TPA) | Combines quant, verbal, or both. May include tables, graphs, or text passages. | Multi-step reasoning, solving interrelated problems, integrated analysis |
💡 Example Questions for Each Type
Data Sufficiency Example:
Is x greater than 0?
(1) x² > 0
(2) x³ > 0
Solution: (1) alone: x could be positive or negative (both give x² > 0) → NOT sufficient.
(2) alone: x³ > 0 means x > 0 → SUFFICIENT.
Answer: B (statement 2 alone is sufficient).
Table Analysis Example:
You see a table with sales data by region and quarter. Question: “Which region had sales above $1M in Q3?”
Approach: Sort the table by Q3 column. Identify regions with sales > $1M. Select Yes/No for each statement.
Graphics Interpretation Example:
A line graph shows company revenue from 2010 to 2020. Question: “Revenue increased by approximately [drop-down]% from 2015 to 2020.”
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Approach: Find values for 2015 and 2020. Calculate percent change: (new – old)/old × 100.
Two-Part Analysis Example:
A company has two departments. Department A has 30 employees. Department B has 20 employees. The average salary in A is $50,000. The average salary in B is $70,000. Part 1: What is the overall average salary? Part 2: How many employees would need to move from B to A to make both averages equal?
Approach: Part 1: (30×50000 + 20×70000)/50 = $58,000. Part 2: Solve weighted average equation.
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⚙️ Data Sufficiency: The 5-Step Decision Protocol
Data Sufficiency appears frequently in the Data Insights section. Master this protocol:
DS Protocol (memorize it):
Step 1: Rephrase the question in your own words. What exactly is being asked?
Step 2: Test statement (1) alone. Cover statement (2). Is (1) sufficient? → Options A/D.
Step 3: Test statement (2) alone. Cover statement (1). Is (2) sufficient? → Options B/D.
Step 4: If neither alone is sufficient, combine them. Only choose C if together they are sufficient.
Step 5: Never assume information not stated. Never bring outside knowledge.
📊 Strategy by Question Type
- Data Sufficiency: Don’t solve — decide sufficiency. Avoid “contaminating” one statement with another.
- Table Analysis: Sort columns strategically. Look for extreme values. Don’t read every cell — scan.
- Graphics Interpretation: Read axes first. Identify units. Look for trends, not exact values unless needed.
- Two-Part Analysis: Solve both parts before answering. The two parts are often connected — find the relationship.
📅 Weekly Study Plan for Data Insights
| Day | Focus | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Data Sufficiency fundamentals + 5-step protocol | 10 DS questions | 45 min |
| Tuesday | Table Analysis: sorting, filtering, data retrieval | 8 TA questions | 45 min |
| Wednesday | Graphics Interpretation: bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots | 8 GI questions | 45 min |
| Thursday | Two-Part Analysis: integrated reasoning | 6 TPA questions | 45 min |
| Friday | Mixed Data Insights practice (all 4 types) | 15 DI questions | 45 min |
| Saturday | Full Data Insights simulation (20 questions, 45 min) | 20 questions | 45 min |
| Sunday | Review error log + weak area reinforcement | — | 45 min |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the calculator available for all Data Insights questions?
Yes, an on-screen calculator is available for the entire Data Insights section. However, many questions are designed to be solved faster without it.
How is Data Insights different from Integrated Reasoning?
Data Insights is more integrated. It combines quant, verbal, and data analysis in one section. It also includes Data Sufficiency (which was previously in Quant), making it a true hybrid section.
What is the most common question type in Data Insights?
Data Sufficiency appears most frequently (approximately 30-40% of the section), followed by Table Analysis and Graphics Interpretation.
How can Claudio Hurtado help me master Data Insights?
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Who Claudio Hurtado is
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