The phrase "to read the study" means to carefully go through and understand a specific research that has been conducted and documented. Full definition
Well, I am sick of reading these studies on racism by individuals, institutions and government that end up nowhere. (slaw.ca)
She had recently read a study about baking soda's affect on the immune system (sorry, I can't quote the study; I don't remember the name). (wholenewmom.com)
As is often the case, after reading the study in its entirety, it's clear that what the media reported, is not actually what the researchers concluded. (drfionand.com)