statistical (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/

Definition

Relating to or using statistics (the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data).

Examples

• The company uses statistical methods to forecast sales.

• We need to conduct a statistical analysis of the survey results.

• The report includes detailed statistical information about the population.

How to Use statistical

statistical analysis (collocation)

The process of interpreting data using statistical methods. — "A statistical analysis of the market trends revealed a growing demand."

statistical data (collocation)

Numerical information collected and organized for analysis. — "The report is based on statistical data from the past five years."

statistical significance (collocation)

The probability that an observed result occurred by chance. — "The difference in outcomes was found to have statistical significance."

Synonyms of statistical

Words with a similar meaning to statistical:

• numerical
• quantitative
• probabilistic
• econometric

Antonyms of statistical

Words with the opposite meaning to statistical:

• anecdotal
• qualitative

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