Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
statistics
noun
/stəˈtɪs.tɪks/
Definition
The study of the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.
Examples
- The statistics show a significant increase in sales.
- She used statistics to support her argument about climate change.
- Statistics can be used to interpret data trends over time.
Meaning
Statistics is a branch of mathematics that deals with analyzing numerical data for understanding and decision-making.
Synonyms
- data analysis
- quantitative research
- data interpretation
