Statistic

Definition

The term "statistic" refers to a numerical value or data point derived from a set of information, often used in analysis and interpretation of data.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /stəˈtɪs.tɪk/
• Respelling: stuh-TIS-tik

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /stəˈtɪs.tɪk/
• Respelling: stuh-TIS-tik

Etymology

The word "statistic" originates from the German "Statistik," meaning "science of statecraft," derived from New Latin "statisticus," meaning "of state affairs," from Latin "status," meaning "state." It evolved to refer to numerical data in the 19th century.

Derivatives

• Statistical (adjective)
• Statistically (adverb)
• Statistician (noun)
• Statistics (noun, plural)
• Statist (noun, archaic)

Synonyms

• Data
• Figure
• Metric

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "statistic" is commonly used in mathematics, research, and everyday contexts. For example, "The survey revealed an interesting statistic about consumer behavior."

Related Terms

• Statistics: The science of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Data: Information, especially numerical, used for analysis.
• Probability: A measure of the likelihood of an event.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A numerical value derived from data: Refers to a single measure or data point used in analysis.
  • Example: "One key statistic from the study was the increase in sales."
• A piece of quantitative data: Refers to a specific measurement or number in a dataset.
  • Example: "The statistic showed a decline in population growth."