Synonyms for

Statistics

Verb / stʌˈtɪstɪks / Another word for statistics — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Statistics is the study of collecting and analyzing data.

Synonyms & similar words

statistic mathematics numbers probability research figures quantification calculations metrics information facts figures statistics analytics inference estimation measurement

Synonyms by register

Formal

data analysis quantitative analysis statistical analysis econometrics

Informal

numbers figures data stats

Literary

tabulations computations

Antonyms

anecdotes individual cases qualitative data narratives personal accounts

Common collocations

  • descriptive statistics
  • inferential statistics
  • statistical significance
  • statistical model
  • statistical data
  • statistical analysis
  • statistical error

Word family

noun statistic
verb statistify
adjective statistical
adverb statistically

Usage note

Statistics refers to the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data, or the numerical data itself. It is often used in the plural form 'statistics' to refer to the data, and 'statistic' for a single piece of data.

Example sentences

  1. The statistics show that more people use the internet now than they did 10 years ago.
  2. I studied statistics in college and learned how to analyze data.
  3. Our teacher used statistics to explain the probability of rolling a six on a dice.
  4. The company used statistics to determine how many products to order for the store.
  5. The statistics on the test scores showed that our class did very well.

Quotes

  • Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamppost: for support, not illumination. - Vin Scully
  • There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. - Benjamin Disraeli
  • Without data, you're just another person with an opinion. - W. Edwards Deming

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