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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Next, using a statistical tool known as a Cox regression model, the researchers equalized the participants based on factors such as age, smoking status, BMI, physical activity, alcohol intake, depression, family history of dementia, medication use and more.
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New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Facilities require adequate time to design and install the groundwater monitoring system, collect eight independent samples, and conduct statistical analysis.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In this era’s offensive and statistical explosion, that becomes even more imperative.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Though Strong leads UConn in every major statistical category, the Huskies don’t necessarily need Strong to be productive.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
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New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Facilities require adequate time to design and install the groundwater monitoring system, collect eight independent samples, and conduct statistical analysis.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In this era’s offensive and statistical explosion, that becomes even more imperative.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Though Strong leads UConn in every major statistical category, the Huskies don’t necessarily need Strong to be productive.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for statistical
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“Statistical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistical. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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