statistic

n. a number that represents a fact or piece of information from a study.

n. a single datum or numerical fact derived from a collection of data.

“A shocking statistic shows that one in three people forget to recycle.”

“The most striking statistic in the report was the sharp decline in youth unemployment over the last fiscal quarter.”

n. a number calculated from a group of data, like an average.

n. a quantity calculated from a sample of data, such as a mean or standard deviation, used to estimate a population parameter.

“The mean is a common statistic used to describe the middle of a data set.”

“Researchers must ensure the chosen test statistic is appropriate for the distribution of the underlying data.”

Technical · Academic

n. a person who is treated only as a number in a report rather than a human being.

n. a person or event reduced to a mere numerical entry in a data set, often used to imply a lack of empathy.

“He didn't want to become just another statistic in the unemployment office.”

“The documentary aims to humanize the victims, ensuring they are remembered as individuals rather than mere statistics in a police report.”

Informal

v. to use numbers and data to describe or study something.

v. to analyze, describe, or represent something using statistical methods.

“The researchers tried to statistic the results to find a pattern.”

“While the team attempted to statistic the social trends, the qualitative nuances of the interviews proved difficult to quantify.”

Academic · Technical