Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
statistic
noun
/stəˈtɪs.tɪk/
Definition
A statistic is a numerical value that represents a characteristic of a sample or population.
Examples
- The statistic reveals important trends in the population’s health.
- According to the latest statistic, unemployment rates are decreasing.
- She used various statistic methods to analyze the survey results.
Meaning
Statistics are used to summarize, analyze, and interpret data in a meaningful way.
Synonyms
- data
- figure
- number
- metric
- measurement
