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sta·tis·tics
 statistics
- pronunciation:
- st
tI
stihks
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noun |
| definition 1: |
(used with a sing. verb) the mathematical study of numerical information, esp. representative information about a limited portion of a population that is used to make generalized conclusions about the whole.
Scientists often use statistics to guide decisions about whether or not to accept a hypothesis. |
| definition 2: |
(used with a pl. verb) a number of pieces of numerical information.
The census gathers statistics about the population.
- similar words:
- data, material
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| related words: |
archives, average, figure |
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