MathData Interpretation

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Study GuideMathData Interpretation
📊 Problem Solving~15% of SAT Math

Data Interpretation

Read and analyze tables, graphs, and charts.

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Worked Example

Practice Problems

Problem

Sales: 20,25,30,25,40

Problem

Total 30, 18 math, 20 science, 12 both

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SAT Strategies

Pro Tips & Shortcuts

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SAT Tip: Always read titles, labels, and units before interpreting data.

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SAT Tip: Line of best fit shows the general trend in a scatterplot.

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SAT Tip: Always check if the question asks for a count or a percentage/probability.

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SAT Tip: Extract the numbers from the chart, then calculate as usual.

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SAT Tip: Draw a Venn diagram to visualize overlapping categories.

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Check the scale on graphs - it might not start at zero!

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Strong correlation: points close to line. Weak: points scattered.

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Row total + Column total - Grand total = cell value formula.

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Visual representation doesn't change the math - just read values carefully.

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Total = Only A + Only B + Both + Neither