Advanced Topics
In a nutshell: Data analysis questions test your ability to interpret and use information from charts and graphs.
## Understanding Data
The PSAT includes questions that ask you to analyze and interpret data presented in charts, graphs, and tables.
## What You'll Do
- Read and interpret visual data
- Calculate averages, percentages, and ratios
- Draw conclusions from trends
## Strategies
- Look for patterns or outliers in data
- Double-check units and scales
- Use math skills to verify calculations
## Why It Matters
Data analysis is a key skill in many fields, from science and business to sports and health.
Examples
- Identifying the trend in a line graph about population growth.
- Calculating the mean score from a data table.