statistical
adjective
sta·tis·ti·cal
stə-ˈti-sti-kəl 
: of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics
statistical analysis
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Baseball is steeped in statistical tradition that, if trifled with, could impact what the vast majority of its fans still view as important.
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Scientists say swarms can slightly increase the statistical likelihood of a larger earthquake, but only by a very small amount.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.
—Mike Kaye
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
The Pirates are coming off a 71-91 season in which the offense finished at or near the bottom of the majors in most significant statistical categories, including runs and home runs.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Scientists say swarms can slightly increase the statistical likelihood of a larger earthquake, but only by a very small amount.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.
—Mike Kaye
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
The Pirates are coming off a 71-91 season in which the offense finished at or near the bottom of the majors in most significant statistical categories, including runs and home runs.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Statistical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistical. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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