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Synonyms & Similar Words
data analysis
data science
probability
mathematics
numeracy
numbers
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trends
patterns
demographics
metrics
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Meaning of Statistics
The study of the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.
Definitions
- The study of the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.
- * A branch of mathematics that deals with the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.
- * A set of data, especially when it is used to calculate or predict something.
Etymology of Statistics
The word "statistics" comes from the German word "Statistik", which was first used in the 18th century to describe the study of statecraft and government.
The term was later adopted into English and expanded to include the study of numerical data in various fields.
The word is derived from the Latin word "status", meaning "state" or "condition", and the Greek word "statos", meaning "standing" or "stationary".
Example Uses
- The company uses statistics to analyze customer behavior and improve sales.
- * The researcher applied statistical methods to the data to identify trends and patterns.
- * The government releases statistics on employment rates and economic growth every quarter.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
uncertainty
unpredictability
randomness
chaos
disorder
irregularity
inconsistency
unreliability
inaccuracy
guesswork
speculation
assumption
presumption
intuition
instinct
feeling
hunch