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Statistically
Statistically (/stəˈtɪstɪkli/) is an adverb that refers to something related to, based on, or employing statistics.
Etymology
The term "statistically" is derived from the Latin word "statisticus," meaning "state affairs," and the Greek word "statistikos," meaning "pertaining to state affairs." The suffix "-ly" is added to form an adverb, indicating that something is done in a statistical manner.
Related Terms
- Statistics: The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample.
- Statistical Analysis: The process of generating statistics from stored data and analyzing the results to deduce or infer meaning about the underlying dataset.
- Statistical Significance: A measure of probability that a statistical result is not likely to occur randomly but rather is likely to be attributable to a specific cause.
- Statistical Data: Quantitative or qualitative observations that describe the characteristics of a specific population or sample.
See Also
- Probability: The extent to which something is probable; the likelihood of something happening or being the case.
- Data Analysis: The process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Statistically
- Wikipedia's article - Statistically
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