Data can show patterns and help predict outcomes , and it can also help validate theories .

数据可以展现某些模式，帮助我们预测结果，也可以帮助我们验证理论。

But there could be two better outcomes for them .

但对他们来说可能有两个好些的结果。

But as hehimself conceded , outlays and outcomes are not the same thing .

但正如他本人承认的那样，花费并不就等于产生成效。

Small tweaks produce vastly different outcomes .

小动作能产生巨大不同的结果。

Our focus on outcomes is understandable .

我们对结果的关心是可以理解的。