Statistical

Definition

Statistical is an adjective that pertains to or based upon statistics.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

• American English:
  • ‍IPA Pronunciation: /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/‍
  • Respelling: stuh-TIS-ti-kuhl (with "stuh" as a schwa sound like the 'u' in "supply," "TIS" as in "list," "ti" as in "tick," and "kuhl" as in "cool")

• British English:
  • ‍IPA Pronunciation: /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/‍
  • Respelling: stuh-TIS-ti-kuhl (similar to American English, with "stuh" as in "supply," "TIS" like in "list," "ti" as in "tick," and "kuhl" like in "cool")

In both dialects, "statistical" is pronounced with the primary stress on the second syllable, "TIS." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, clearly indicating the word's phonetic structure and stress pattern.

Etymology

The term "statistical" is derived from the word 'statistics', which itself originates from the Latin word statisticus meaning "pertaining to state affairs" and from the Italian word statista meaning "statesman" or "politician". The modern sense of the term emerged in the early 19th century where it was used to refer to systematic collections and classifications of facts as a basis for economic, demographic, scientific, or social analysis.

Derivatives

• Statistically
• Statistician
• Statistics
• Statisticize (rare)
• Non-statistical

Synonyms

• Numerical
• Quantitative
• Data-driven

Antonyms

• Qualitative
• Descriptive
• Anecdotal

Usage

The term "statistical" is commonly used in fields like mathematics, economics, social sciences, and natural sciences, to describe data, methods, or outcomes that are derived through the systematic collection, classification, and analysis of quantitative data.

Related Terms

• Data
• Analysis
• Probability
• Variance
• Correlation

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Pertaining to Statistics: Referring to, based on, or employing statistics.
• Example: "A statistical analysis was conducted to understand the trends."

• Characterized by Data: Characterized by or involving the use of statistical data or methods.
• Example: "Statistical research is crucial for evidence-based decision-making."

• Computed According to Statistical Methods: Derived, estimated, or conducted based on statistical methods or principles.
• Example: "The statistical mean provides a measure of central tendency."