100 Sentence Starters for Discussing Data

No.	Item	Definition
1.	A clear pattern emerges:	Introduces an obvious trend.
2.	A closer look shows that	Introduces a more detailed view.
3.	A likely reason is	Offers a probable explanation.
4.	A possible factor is	Introduces a contributing cause.
5.	According to the data,	Cites data as the source.
6.	Across categories,	Compares different groups or types.
7.	Across the sample,	Refers to the whole group.
8.	Another notable point is	Introduces an additional insight.
9.	As a result,	Signals a consequence.
10.	As expected,	Introduces an unsurprising result.
11.	At the same time,	Adds a simultaneous point.
12.	Based on the data,	Draws a point from evidence.
13.	Because of this,	Links cause to effect.
14.	By comparison,	Signals a comparison is coming.
15.	Compared with earlier data,	Sets up a comparison over time.
16.	Contrary to expectations,	Introduces an unexpected outcome.
17.	Even so, the results suggest	Introduces a concession.
18.	For example, the data shows	Introduces a specific illustration.
19.	For this reason,	Introduces a reasoned conclusion.
20.	From the data, we can see	States an observation from data.
21.	Importantly,	Marks a key point.
22.	In contrast, the data shows	Introduces a contrasting result.
23.	In fact,	Adds emphasis or correction.
24.	In general, the data suggests	States a broad takeaway.
25.	In practical terms,	Shifts to real-world meaning.
26.	In summary, the data shows	Wraps up the main message.
27.	In this case, the data shows	Applies evidence to one case.
28.	Interestingly,	Flags something surprising or engaging.
29.	It is important to note that	Emphasizes a key caution.
30.	It is too early to say	Signals uncertainty remains.
31.	It is worth noting that	Highlights an important detail.
32.	It remains unclear whether	States unresolved uncertainty.
33.	It would be useful to know	Points to missing information.
34.	Looking at the data,	Shifts attention to the evidence.
35.	Meanwhile, the data suggests	Adds a parallel observation.
36.	More broadly,	Widens the scope.
37.	More specifically,	Narrows to detail.
38.	Notably,	Flags something important.
39.	On closer inspection,	Frames a deeper review.
40.	One interpretation is that	Offers one reading of results.
41.	One key finding is that	Presents an important result.
42.	One possible explanation is	Offers a reason for results.
43.	Over time, the data shows	Introduces a time-based trend.
44.	Overall, the results show	Summarizes the main result.
45.	Relative to the baseline,	Compares against a starting point.
46.	Still, the data indicates	Adds contrast while continuing.
47.	Surprisingly,	Introduces an unexpected result.
48.	That said, the data also shows	Adds a qualification or contrast.
49.	The analysis found that	Reports an analytical result.
50.	The bottom line is that	Gives the essential conclusion.
51.	The chart shows that	Refers to a visual result.
52.	The data also shows that	Adds another data-based point.
53.	The data points to	Indicates an emerging conclusion.
54.	The data shows that	Introduces a finding from data.
55.	The evidence suggests that	Signals a supported conclusion.
56.	The figures indicate that	Points to what numbers suggest.
57.	The findings show that	Summarizes what was found.
58.	The gap narrows when	Notes decreasing difference.
59.	The gap widens when	Notes increasing difference.
60.	The implication is that	States what follows from data.
61.	The key question is whether	Introduces a central issue.
62.	The main point is that	States the central message.
63.	The numbers reveal that	Highlights what the numbers show.
64.	The opposite pattern appears in	Introduces a reverse pattern.
65.	The pattern suggests that	Introduces a recurring signal.
66.	The results suggest that	Presents a likely interpretation.
67.	The same pattern appears in	Extends a pattern elsewhere.
68.	The table indicates that	Refers to a tabular result.
69.	The takeaway is that	States the main lesson.
70.	The trend indicates that	Points to a directional pattern.
71.	There appears to be	Introduces a cautious observation.
72.	There is a clear trend toward	States a strong directional trend.
73.	There is evidence that	States support exists.
74.	There is little evidence of	Notes weak support.
75.	There is no clear sign of	Notes absence of a pattern.
76.	There seems to be	Signals a tentative pattern.
77.	These results imply that	States what findings may mean.
78.	This can be seen in	Directs attention to evidence.
79.	This challenges the view that	Questions a prior belief.
80.	This could mean that	Offers a possible implication.
81.	This data highlights	Emphasizes an important aspect.
82.	This helps explain why	Connects data to explanation.
83.	This is reflected in	Points to supporting evidence.
84.	This matters because	Explains significance.
85.	This may indicate	Suggests a possible signal.
86.	This may reflect	Suggests a possible cause.
87.	This raises the question of	Introduces a follow-up issue.
88.	This suggests that	Links evidence to meaning.
89.	This supports the idea that	Backs a stated claim.
90.	Viewed another way,	offers a different perspective
91.	Viewed by segment,	frames segment-level analysis
92.	Viewed over time,	frames a time-based view
93.	We can infer that	draws a conclusion
94.	We can observe that	states a visible finding
95.	What stands out is that	Introduces a notable pattern.
96.	What this suggests is that	introduces an interpretation
97.	When broken down by group,	introduces subgroup analysis
98.	When compared across groups,	sets up a comparison
99.	When taken together,	combines multiple findings
100.	Within this group,	Narrows focus to a subgroup.