{"id":49369,"date":"2023-12-20T10:16:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T04:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=49369"},"modified":"2024-01-10T16:50:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T11:20:28","slug":"solution-practice-question-applying-correlation-in-solving-a-gmat-table-analysis-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/solution-practice-question-applying-correlation-in-solving-a-gmat-table-analysis-question\/","title":{"rendered":"GMAT Table Analysis : Practice Question with Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"A <\/span> 4<\/span> min read <\/span><\/span>\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will present a GMAT table analysis practice question, complete with a solution that applies the concept of correlation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehending correlation is essential for interpreting data in a range of GMAT questions, particularly in Table Analysis questions found within the Data Insights section of the GMAT Focus Edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you know, correlation measures the relationship between two variables: positive correlation shows movement in the same direction, negative correlation indicates movement in opposite directions, and no correlation reflects no predictable pattern between the variables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inferring correlation between two entities when the data is presented in a tabulated manner in DI Table Analysis questions requires a specialized process as presented below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Identify the Two Datasets<\/li>
  2. Sort One Column<\/li>
  3. Split the Second Column into Two Halves<\/li>
  4. Infer the Correlation<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In this article, we will apply the process above on the official question.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Here is the outline of the article:<\/div><\/div><\/div>