ACT Science

Interpreting Scientific Data

Learn Interpreting Scientific Data in ACT Science from the production AIPH study guide.

Advanced Topics

In a nutshell: Interpreting data means finding patterns and drawing conclusions from scientific information.

## Making Sense of Numbers Data interpretation means drawing logical conclusions from scientific data, whether it's in tables, graphs, or charts. ### How to Approach - **Look for relationships** between variables. - **Identify outliers or unusual data points.** - **Use data to answer 'what if' scenarios.** ## Beyond the Test These skills are useful in many careers, from medicine to marketing, and help you make data-driven decisions every day.

Examples

  • Predicting what will happen if a variable changes, based on a graph
  • Spotting an error in a data table that doesn’t fit the pattern