statistic
noun
sta·tis·tic
stə-ˈti-stik 
1
: a single term or datum in a collection of statistics
2
a
: a quantity (such as the mean of a sample) that is computed from a sample
specifically
: estimate sense 1b
b
: a random variable that takes on the possible values of a statistic
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One statistic that stuck out is that 40 percent of those surveyed did not have college degrees.
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Begin by earning a bachelor’s degree in fields such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, economics or information systems.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Most of the bicycles and their parts sold in the United States are made overseas, particularly in China and Taiwan, according to statistics compiled by Statista.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Begin by earning a bachelor’s degree in fields such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, economics or information systems.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
His statistics class, especially, was daunting.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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“Statistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistic. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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statistic
noun
sta·tis·tic
stə-ˈtis-tik
: a single item of information in a statistical collection
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