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statistic Definition

sta·tis·tic (stə tistik)

adjective

statistical

noun

a statistical item or element

statistic Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • compile: All they are allowed to do is compile statistics from the information provided.
  • compute: They reduced the data to classroom means prior to computing the statistics.
  • collect: Information to improve our site We collect web statistics automatically about your visit to our site based on your IP address.
  • publish: Cancer Research UK publishes statistics New statistics reveal the extent of the death toll caused by smoking in Scotland in the last half century.
  • calculate: All the code necessary to calculate statistics based on the downloaded data is present in the applet.
  • collate: However, local authorities would probably continue to collate the statistics on a quarterly basis.

Adjective modifier

  • descriptive: It can be very helpful when examining your data to obtain a suitable set of relevant descriptive statistics.
  • aggregate: Casweb provides a user-friendly web interface to the aggregate statistics of UK censuses.
  • official: Find some official statistics from the computer or from a book about who commits the most crime.
  • inferential: Identify, select and demonstrate understanding of appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics.
  • Official: Official government statistics show that over a quarter of a million UK households now have a second home abroad.
  • shocking: PD: You refer to the British Crime Survey, which shows some shocking statistics.

Modifies a noun

  • package: Some are remotely hosted live statistics packages which require you to place a link on your pages.
  • mask: Think tank Reform, which compiles the report, claims official annual crime statistics mask wide regional variations.

Noun used with modifier

  • usage: Return to Top 5.3 - What about usage statistics?
  • summary: Summary statistics reports can also be received by e-mail daily, weekly or monthly.
  • crime: Think tank Reform, which compiles the report, claims official annual crime statistics mask wide regional variations.
  • unemployment: Youth unemployment statistics proved twelve young people were chasing every available job in the area.
  • mortality: Preclinical development is much higher than for efforts in cardiovascular disease, although the latter has a higher impact on mortality statistics.
  • accident: Information on accident statistics is also available from a number of sources.
statistic Quotes

The exchange rate is onlya statistic, not a symbol of national honor and virility.

—Krugman, Paul R