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statistical

stuh-TIHS-tih-kuhl

Statistical (adj) means relating to statistics or based on numerical data analysis. Example: “The study used statistical methods to test the hypothesis.”

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Relating to statistics or based on numerical data analysis.
"The study used statistical methods to test the hypothesis."

How to Use Statistical

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving to do with statistics or data analysis.

Common pairings
statistical analysis statistical significance

Word Forms

more statistical comparative, most statistical superlative

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Etymology

Formed from statistic plus the adjective ending -al.

numerical quantitative data-based data-driven

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “statistical” mean?

The word “statistical” means relating to statistics or based on numerical data analysis. In plain terms, having to do with statistics or data analysis.

How do you pronounce “statistical”?

“Statistical” is pronounced stuh-TIHS-tih-kuhl (/stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “statistical” in a sentence?

Here is “statistical” used in a sentence: “The study used statistical methods to test the hypothesis.”

What part of speech is “statistical”?

“Statistical” is an adjective.

Is “statistical” a common word?

“Statistical” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between statistical and statistic?

"Statistical" is an adjective describing something that relates to or is based on numerical data analysis, as in "statistical evidence." A "statistic" is a noun, meaning a single piece of numerical data, such as a percentage or an average.

What is the difference between statistical and mathematical?

"Statistical" relates specifically to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data. "Mathematical" is much broader, covering all of mathematics, including areas like geometry and algebra that involve no data at all.

What nouns commonly follow statistical?

"Statistical" frequently pairs with words like analysis, data, model, evidence, significance, and probability. These collocations all point to work grounded in numbers and data.

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