statistical
adj.related to the study of numbers and data. You use this to describe information that comes from counting or measuring things to find a pattern.
adj.relating to the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data. Often used to describe the mathematical probability or significance of a specific outcome.
“The report provides a statistical analysis of the local economy.”
“Researchers found a statistical link between high sugar consumption and the development of certain health conditions.”
“While the raw numbers appeared promising, the lead scientist warned that the sample size was too small to achieve statistical significance in a peer-reviewed journal.”
Typically precedes the noun it modifies; frequently collocates with 'analysis', 'significance', or 'evidence'.
Usage statistical models · merit statistical · statistical analysis
“However, that individual result did not reach statistical significance.”
“The statistical models accounted for age, sex, income, and education.”
Common in science and history writing
From statistic + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.