9 Tips to prepare Data Analysis and Interpretation

9 Tips to Prepare Data Analysis & Interpretation for SBI PO Mains 2017

We're sure you must have filled the SBI PO application form already. Today we are going to discuss some important tips for Data Analysis & Interpretation section asked in SBI PO Exam-Mains. 35 questions are asked from Data Interpretation & Analysis section (which replaces Quantitative Aptitude in SBI PO Mains Exam) and they carry a total of 60 marks. This Data Analysis and Interpretation preparation strategy will help you understand the approach that you should follow for this section in exam.

SBI PO Prelims Exam ended on 7th may and the results will be announced in a few days. Candidates who make it through will be called for SBI PO Mains. The SBI PO Mains 2017 exam is just around the corner, which is scheduled to be held on 4th June 2017. To score good marks, it is essential to understand the pattern of the all the sections so that one can qualify the Mains exam with a better score. You must also solve SBI PO previous year question papers. Let us now see how to prepare Data Interpretation and Analysis section for SBI PO Mains.
In this article, you will get SBI PO Data Interpretation & Analysis Section Pattern. SBI PO Data Interpretation & Analysis Section Syllabus. Preparation Tips for Data Interpretation & Analysis Section of SBI PO Mains. Study Plan for Data Interpretation & Analysis Section of SBI PO Mains Exam.
We have already shared the exam pattern and syllabus for SBI PO Mains Exam 2017. Go through it to understand the overall exam structure as well as detailed syllabus of each section. Remember, there will be ¼ negative marking for each wrong attempt, so be careful while attempting the questions if you wish to pass the SBI PO cut off.
SBI PO Data Interpretation and Analysis Syllabus

Questions in this section will be asked from following topics -
(1)  Tabular Presentation
(2)  Line Chart
(3)  Bar Chart
(4)  Pie Chart
(5)  Mixed DI
(6)  Paragraph/Caselet
(7)  Probability
(8) Data Sufficiency
How to prepare Data Interpretation and Analysis for SBI PO Mains 2017

We have already shared the study notes of different topics that are asked under this section. Make sure that you go through Complete Data Interpretation Study Notes to prepare for this section in a better way and clear all your basics.
Data Interpretation & Analysis section is requires lot of concentration and focus. The level of the questions ranges from being Moderate to Difficult. Before attempting the questions, one should look the data or graph carefully, understand the small specifications and the type of questions asked in the exam.
Generally, Candidates have following thoughts about Data Interpretation and Analysis:
How to maintain and increase speed to solve the data interpretation questions faster than other?
What are the best shortcut tricks to solve data interpretation questions in less time?
SBI PO Mains 2017 Data Interpretation and Analysis Preparation Tips -

We have compiled some important tips, tricks and the best preparation strategy for Data Interpretation and Analysis to answer the questions in smarter a way.
1. Master in calculations -
While appearing in SBI Po mains exam the first step to improving  DI skills is to improve your calculations speed. Data Interpretation is one topic where you maintain both speed and accuracy to get a good score. To master in DI Section must be thorough -
Multiplicationof three / two-digit numbers by three / two digit numbers.
Learn Square rootsof up to 4 digit perfect squares
Learn Cube rootsof up to 6 digit perfect cubes
Practice well in Multiplicationby 5, 25, 75, 125
Practice well in Divisionby 5, 25, 75, 125
Try to Practice all calculations mentally as far as possible, without taking pen or paper.
2. Use Approximation in Calculations-
As we all know, In Data Interpretation a lot of calculation is involved in the form of averages, fractions, percentage, ratio etc. Approximating helps end up doing silly mistakes and get an approx answer of the question in less time.In this section you also understand the effective use of Percentage to Fraction Conversion It helps us calculating faster in Exam.
3. Effective Analysis of given Data-
Some questions are framed in a way that one look at the data and you will get the answer to the question. There are no typically long calculations involved.  It is the first and most important way to solving these problems, you need to first analyze the data through visual estimation and try to understand the problem.
4. Catch the right Data-
In Data Interpretation, you have to be careful to read data from the right spot. While collecting data from a Bar, chart, table or graph its quite easy to mistakenly copy numbers from the wrong graph, bar or line. To avoid these silly mistakes while copying numbers, especially in the online exam, the first step is to understand the nature of given data and pay close attention to the units. (Units are in meters, Kg, seconds, Km/hr, percentage, parts per million, per thousand, ratios, etc).
5. Become familiar with all types of Data-
While solving Data Interpretation questions, you’ll notice that there are different types of questions in this section. Try to be familiar with all the types and format of Data Interpretation questions. It will add to your confidence and help you while you solving the actual DI questions.
6. Skip Unnecessary Calculations-
In Data Interpretation the best approach to utilize your time in a smarter way is skipping the question, normally there is 4-5 questions in a set, out of these questions one question set is very calculative and time-consuming so you need to identify such questions and skip these to save your valuable time.
7. Accuracy is the key factor-
It is the essential tool for clearing any Bank exam. Always try to attempt those questions in which you are 100% sure of your answers. Try to prevent any negative marking. Most of the Candidates believe that Speed is the key factor, but in reality, it is not. There are multiple factors that play important roles in SBI PO exam. Candidates, with average speed, have managed to perform wisely and have produced good marks by perfecting their Accuracy.
8. Don’t use calculators while Practice-
In SBI PO exam a candidate is not allowed to carry a calculator device. So while calculating percentage increase and decrease, average and ratio you should get into the habit of calculating mentally in your daily practice.
9. The key to success is Practice-
“Before anything else, practice is the key to success”. You should practice as much as you can. The only key to success is to solve the question in given time and earlier than the others. This will help you solve tough questions with determination. Firstly, you build your basics concepts and the practice will give you the edge and enable you to just scan the data and give the answer. You need to practice quality questions matching the difficulty level of the exam. Online Practice Tests will also help you increase your speed and also attempt the quizzes on a regular basis.
Data Interpretation & Analysis section cut-off of SBI PO Mains 2016 .                          SBI PO Mains Exam 2016 - DI section cutoff
Category
 Minimum qualifying marks out of 60
General
 9
SC/ST/OBC/OH/VI/HI
 6
You can also go through Data Interpretation Pattern of SBI PO Mains Exam for previous year.  We hope that these tips will help you all in managing your time properly and also helped you in getting good marks.

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