statistics
|sta-tis-tics|
B1
/stəˈtɪstɪks/
(statistic)
data analysis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'statistics' originates from the German word 'Statistik', which referred to the analysis of data about the state.
Historical Evolution
'Statistik' was adopted into English in the 18th century as 'statistics', referring to the science of statecraft and data analysis.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'data about the state', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the science of data analysis'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the science of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data.
Statistics is essential for data analysis.
Synonyms
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