Pronunciation

/statɪstɪkəl/

Definitions

Noun

1. Statistical (noun): Pertaining to the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, or organization of numerical data, especially for the purpose of making inferences about a population or trends.

   • Example: The report presented statistical evidence of the correlation between education and income.

2. Statistical analysis (noun): The process of using mathematical methods to analyze data and draw conclusions from it.

   • Example: Scientists conduct statistical analyses to determine if their results are significant.

Verb

1. To be statistical (verb): To relate to or involve statistics; to be characterized by statistical measures or principles.

   • Example: The company’s growth has been quite statistical over the past few years.

2. To perform statistical analysis (verb): To study or evaluate data using statistical techniques.

   • Example: Researchers often perform statistical analysis on survey results.

Adjective

1. Statistically significant (adjective): Meaning that a finding or result is likely to have occurred by chance only with a low probability, indicating a real relationship or difference.
   • Example: The difference in test scores was statistically significant between the two groups.

Adverb

1. Statistically (adverb): In a way that involves or relies on statistical methods or calculations.
   • Example: The forecast was based on statistical predictions.

Phrases

• “A statistical study” refers to an investigation based on data analysis.
• “Statistically speaking” introduces a statement based on statistical evidence.
• “Outlier in the statistical data” denotes an unusual value that deviates from the norm.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The research paper focused on statistical methods for predicting consumer behavior.
• Verb: She decided to undertake a statistical analysis of crime rates in the city.
• Adjective: The sample size was too small to produce statistically meaningful results.

Synonyms

• Data-driven
• Probabilistic
• Analytical
• Quantitative
• Empirical
• Descriptive
• Informative

Antonyms

• Qualitative
• Intuitive
• Subjective
• Empirical (as a synonym, it’s not an antonym but rather a related term)