statistical

adjective

sta·​tis·​ti·​cal stə-ˈti-sti-kəl How to pronounce statistical (audio)
: of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics
statistical analysis
statistically adverb

Examples of statistical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So far, the number of mass shootings is 19% above the 10-year average, while deaths and injuries are elevated by 20% and 27%, respectively. Between the lines: There is no standard definition for mass shootings, and the parameters used determine statistical results. Jacob Knutson, Axios, 13 July 2024 For this reason, statistical expertise and oversight is crucial in both trial planning and analysis. Raviv Pryluk and Mike Walsh, STAT, 12 July 2024 Meanwhile, Woan's colleague, co-author Joseph Bayley, decided to apply a different statistical approach to the problem. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 10 July 2024 Miranda has been among the American League's best third basemen this year from a statistical standpoint, enough to at least warrant All-Star consideration. Kendra Stanton Lee, Newsweek, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for statistical 

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Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of statistical was in 1784

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“Statistical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistical. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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