UCAT Decision Making Subtest

Overview

• Designed to trick you with vague and confusing questions.
• Emil scored in the 99th percentile in 2020 UCAT.
• This video is part of a UCAT crash course sponsored by Med Entry.
• Structure: 29 questions in 31 minutes.
  • Variety of question types; some worth 2 marks with drag and drop options, others multiple choice.
  • Total of 36 marks available.
  • Tests critical thinking, understanding information, and problem-solving.

Mindset and Strategy

• Mindset Shift: Not all questions are equal.
  • Drag and drop questions can be time-consuming.
  • Multiple choice questions can be quicker (20-30 seconds).
• Be willing to skip difficult questions.
• Read the stimulus carefully to understand relationships.
• Read answer options next to identify potential right answers quickly.
• Use noteboard for working out answers; avoid keeping everything in memory.
• Focus on easy questions first.

Tips and Tricks

1. Familiarity with Question Types:
   • About 6 or 7 different types.
   • Identify which types you struggle with and focus on improving those.
2. Trust Your First Answer:
   • Don't second-guess and redo work unnecessarily.
   • Time efficiency is crucial.
3. Use of Noteboard:
   • Helps to draw out diagrams, tables, etc.
   • Maintains clarity and prevents mistakes.

Question Types

Syllogisms

• Read passage carefully.
• Verify answers by checking between question and stimulus.
• Worth 2 marks; ensure all parts are correct.

Logic Puzzles

• Use a noteboard to jot down information for clarity.
• Organize data efficiently to make deductions.

Interpreting Data

• Similar approach to syllogisms.
• Frequently involves graphs and tables.
• Confirm answers between questions and stimulus.

Strongest Argument

• Identify key issues in the stimulus.
• Arguments should relate to all key issues for relevance.

Venn Diagrams

• Focus on eliminating or confirming answers.
• Use calculations to determine correct answers.

Maths and Probability

• Look for equal probabilities.
• Convert probabilities for easy comparison.
• Understand and compare likelihoods.

Final Thoughts

• Emphasize time management and prioritizing easier questions.
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Additional Resources

• Check out related guides on verbal reasoning.
• Stay updated with upcoming videos in the UCAT series.