The table compares a rise in water temperature with its effect on the heart-rate of a clam. if you think that the normal water temperature for a clam is 10° celsius, you might conclude that the clam died when the water temperature was above 30° celsius. this conclusion is based upon: prior knowledge thought to be true, personal judgment, interpretation of the data

This conclusion is based upon: personal judgment, and interpretation of the data.

The correct answer will be option-interpretation of the data

Explanation:

In the given question, the effect of the rising temperature over heartbeat was studied and the result was recorded in the tabular form.

The increase in the temperature of the water caused the heart rate to increase till 30°C. As the temperature of water increased above 30°C, the heartbeat of Clam was not recorded.

So, the conclusion was made that Clam died due to the increase in the temperature of the water-based on the provided data and thus, option-interpretation of the data is the correct answer.