Analytical Reasoning - Grouping

Because grouping questions partition elements into sets, the number of elements is often an issue. As mentioned before, counting can be challenging. This tends to make grouping questions more difficult than ordering questions.

Pay close attention to the maximum or minimum number of elements in a group; this is often the heart of the question.

Grouping questions can be classified as those that partition the elements into 2 groups, and those that partition the elements into 3 or more groups. The former are sometimes called selection questions because they “select” elements from a pool, dividing the pool into two groups: those selected and those not selected.

Points to Remember

  • Pay close attention to the maximum or minimum number of elements in a group, for this is often the heart of the game.
  • Grouping questions are classified as those that divide the elements into two sets—Selection questions—and those that divide the elements into three or more sets.
  • A reciprocal condition affects both elements equally.
  • Don’t interpret a nonreciprocal condition as reciprocal.
  • The method of indirect proof is used often with grouping questions.

The complete video lesson on Grouping and Selection helps you understand the underlying concepts to solve the questions on the test. After taking the lesson, take practice tests based on Grouping and Selection.

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How to Learn Grouping and Selection Video Tutorial

Video on Grouping and Selection is a full tutorial for complete understanding to solve on aptitude test MCQs. You must take video lesson in one go. Take the notes on important points discussed. Keenly observe the methods applied to solve the sample questions. After taking the lesson take the practice tests on Grouping and Selection.