{"id":46746,"date":"2023-07-25T17:02:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T11:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=46746"},"modified":"2026-01-25T01:42:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T20:12:48","slug":"multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Multi-Source Reasoning || e-GMAT\u2019s MSR course"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<h2 id=\"0-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-data-insights\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Insights section<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-focus-edition\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAT Focus Edition<\/a>, the Multi-Source Reasoning (MSR) section is considered to be the most challenging. Quite often, it can be the difference between a 100<sup>th<\/sup> percentile score (scaled score of 90) and a 90<sup>th<\/sup> percentile score (scaled score of 81). Designed to test a range of cognitive and analytical skills, this section necessitates an intricate balance of data interpretation, information synthesis, critical reasoning, and informed decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSR-1024x649.png\" alt=\"Multi-Source Reasoning\" class=\"wp-image-46754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSR-1024x649.png 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSR-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSR-768x487.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSR-1536x974.png 1536w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSR-1065x675.png 1065w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSR-400x254.png 400w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSR-1080x685.png 1080w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MSR.png 1786w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With its two-fold philosophy aimed at academic achievement and practical business skills, e-GMAT&#8217;s MSR course provides a robust pathway to conquer these hurdles and excel beyond them. The course not only targets acing the GMAT but also fosters the ability to make data-driven decisions, an essential skill in our data-intensive business landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this video to learn about key MSR skills:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mQbBYLuyPr8?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-33459613-c162-4eae-a56c-155cde89f892\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Here is the outline of the article:<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#0-introduction\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#1-skills-that-data-insights-tests-key-msr-skills\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skills that Data Insights tests &#8211; Key MSR Skills<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#2-data-interpretation-and-analysis-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Interpretation and Analysis:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#3-information-synthesis-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Information Synthesis:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#4-critical-reasoning-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Critical Reasoning:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#5-decision-making-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Decision Making:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#6-commonly-asked-questions\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Commonly Asked Questions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#7-q1-when-should-i-study-the-msr-course\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Q1 -When should I study the MSR course?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#8-q2-how-many-datasets-are-in-the-msr-course-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Q2- How many Datasets are in the MSR course?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#9-q3-creating-msr-questions-is-really-challenging-how-close-are-these-questions-to-those-tested-on-the-real-gmat-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Q3- Creating MSR questions is really challenging. How close are these questions to those tested on the real GMAT?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#10-course-structure\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Course Structure<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#11-module-1-mastering-critical-reasoning-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Module 1: Mastering Critical Reasoning<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#12-module-2-decoding-case-studies-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Module 2: Decoding Case Studies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#13-module-3-assessing-case-study-proficiency-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Module 3: Assessing Case Study Proficiency<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#14-module-4-navigating-conditional-datasets-\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Module 4: Navigating Conditional Datasets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/multi-source-reasoning-e-gmats-msr-course\/#15-conclusion-multi-source-reasoning\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conclusion : Multi-Source Reasoning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-832a98dc-772f-4e8e-9f9e-140ca36dfc3d\">\n\n\n<p>Did you know that a high GMAT score can increase your chances of admission to your dream B-school? 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How close are these questions to those tested on the real GMAT?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>e-GMAT&#8217;s Multi Source Reasoning (MSR) questions have been meticulously crafted to echo the nature of questions one would encounter on the actual GMAT, while still possessing a unique identity. They are representative of the GMAT because we ensure that they evaluate the same concepts, mimic the same tricks, and test the same skills that the official GMAT questions do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our approach is methodical and rigorous: before designing an MSR question, we scrutinize numerous GMAT questions, from which we construct a matrix of skills that are tested in the official version. Following this, we decide on the skills that we wish to evaluate within a specific set of questions and proceed with their creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their representative nature, our questions also stand apart. 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Only those who truly possess the necessary skills will excel on our questions, making e-GMAT&#8217;s MSR course an effective and realistic preparatory tool for the GMAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-course-structure\">Course Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The course unfolds through four modules, each designed to cultivate specific skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this video to understand the e-GMAT&#8217;s MSR Course structure:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9pgdp2DxuhM?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"11-module-1-mastering-critical-reasoning-\"><strong>Module 1: Mastering Critical Reasoning<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first module, the focus is on mastering Critical Reasoning (CR), an essential part of GMAT success and effective decision-making. This section helps learners assess arguments, construct logical inferences, and draw relevant conclusions. By bolstering critical thinking, learners are better equipped to evaluate the credibility of information, understand underlying assumptions, and discern cause-and-effect relationships. 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Here, the course dives into various case studies to enable learners to practice and apply their CR skills in various contexts. Each case study is carefully curated to challenge learners and to help them identify central ideas, discover links between various data points, and recognize crucial details, thereby simulating the complexity of the DI section&#8217;s MSR questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mod-2.png\" alt=\"Multi-Source Reasoning - Module 2\" class=\"wp-image-46756\" width=\"615\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mod-2.png 820w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mod-2-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mod-2-768x499.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mod-2-400x260.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"13-module-3-assessing-case-study-proficiency-\"><strong>Module 3: Assessing Case Study Proficiency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This module presents an advanced level of case study analysis, providing learners an opportunity to evaluate their proficiency in tackling MSR-style questions. 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This module ultimately builds a bridge between the theory and practice of information synthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mod-3.png\" alt=\"MSR - Module 3\" class=\"wp-image-46757\" width=\"597\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mod-3.png 796w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mod-3-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mod-3-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mod-3-400x182.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"14-module-4-navigating-conditional-datasets-\"><strong>Module 4: Navigating Conditional Datasets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the final module, the emphasis is on navigating conditional datasets. 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On the one hand, it is meticulously crafted to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in the challenging Data Insights section of the GMAT, particularly the Multi-Source Reasoning questions. 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