CEFR B2

statistics

noun

Meaning

The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample.

Examples

The company hired a specialist to interpret the sales statistics.
According to recent statistics, the unemployment rate has decreased.

Synonyms: data, figures, analysis, demographics

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statistics (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /stəˈtɪstɪks/

Definition

The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample.

Examples

The company hired a specialist to interpret the sales statistics.
According to recent statistics, the unemployment rate has decreased.
Understanding statistics is crucial for many scientific research fields.

How to Use statistics

statistics on (prepositional phrase): Numerical data related to a specific subject. — "She presented statistics on global population growth."
statistics for (prepositional phrase): Numerical data used for a particular purpose or group. — "The statistics for this region show a high incidence of the disease."

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