Statistic

Numerical value summarizing data.

statistical data figures

A statistic is a numerical value that summarizes and describes a sample.

Pronunciation

/stætɪstɪk/

Etymology

The word statistic comes from the Latin word 'status,' meaning a state or condition.

Explain Like I’m 5

A statistic is like a summary number that tells you something important about a group of information, such as the average height of students in your class.

Fun Facts

The word 'statistic' comes from the German word 'Statistik', which originally referred to the science of state
Early statistics focused on collecting data for government purposes, like counting people and resources
Florence Nightingale famously used statistics to improve sanitation in hospitals during the Crimean War

FAQ

What is a statistic? A statistic is a numerical value that summarizes data
How are statistics used? They help us understand trends and make decisions based on information
What's the difference between data and a statistic? Data is raw information, while a statistic is a calculated value derived from that data

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

figure data measurement

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

data numerical value

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

mean median mode standard deviation

Meronyms — Parts or Components

data point sample

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

dataset analysis

Indexes

mathematical quantitative

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