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statistically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //stəˈtɪstɪkəɫi// UK //stɐtˈɪstɪkli// sta·tis·ti·cal·ly

adv. in a way that relates to information shown in numbers or data. You use this when you want to show that a fact is based on math and evidence rather than just a guess.

adv. in a manner relating to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data. Often used to indicate that a result is unlikely to have occurred by chance.


SIMPLE

The two groups are statistically identical in their performance.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers found that the new medicine was statistically more effective than the old one during the clinical trials.

COMPLEX

While the raw numbers suggest a slight improvement, the sample size is too small for the results to be considered statistically significant by the research team.

Origin

From statistical + -ly.

Usage

Commonly modifies adjectives like 'significant', 'likely', or 'different'.

Pitfall

The results are statistic significant.The results are statistically significant.Learners often use the adjective 'statistic' or 'statistical' when the adverbial form is required to modify another adjective.

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