Statistical Analysis Terms

adjective a deviation from what is standard, normal, or expected

• The scientist discovered an anomalous result in the data that did not align with the rest of the findings.
• There's something really weird and anomalous going on with the experiment results.
• That's some freaky stuff, man. It's totally anomalous.
• Her behavior was so anomalous that it raised a lot of eyebrows among the group.

• The average income in the country has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
• On average, people tend to spend more money during the holiday season.
• I'm just your average Joe, nothing special.
• She may seem average on the outside, but she has a heart of gold.

verb to determine or estimate something based on mathematical or logical reasoning

• The scientist carefully calculated the precise measurements needed for the experiment.
• I calculated how much money I would need for the trip and it's more than I expected.
• I calculated that party would be lit, so I made sure to RSVP.
• She calculated the risks of starting her own business and decided it was worth it.

noun a period of ten years

• Over the past decade, advancements in technology have greatly impacted various industries.
• I can't believe how fast the past decade has flown by!
• The past decade has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs.
• The decade felt like a marathon, with each year presenting a new challenge to overcome.

adjective dissimilar means not alike or different in nature, form, or quality

• The two research studies showed dissimilar results.
• Their tastes in music are totally dissimilar.
• Those two cars are like, totally dissimilar, dude.
• Their personalities were as dissimilar as night and day.

verb to give out or deliver something to a number of people

• The company plans to distribute the new product to all of its retail locations.
• I'll distribute the flyers around the neighborhood later today.
• Let's distribute the snacks evenly so everyone gets a fair share.
• The artist's work is known to distribute joy and inspiration to all who view it.

noun a person who has abandoned a course of study or who has rejected conventional society

• The school has implemented programs to prevent student dropout rates.
• I heard that John is considering being a dropout.
• Don't be a dropout, stay in school and graduate!
• Being a dropout in life means giving up on your dreams.

noun a mistake or inaccuracy

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• The error in the data analysis was due to a miscalculation in the formula.
• I made an error when I entered the wrong number in the spreadsheet.
• I totally goofed up and made a big error on that report.
• His decision to trust her was an error that would come back to haunt him.

verb to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

• She has shown the ability to excel in all areas of her work.
• I know you will excel in your new job because you are a hard worker.
• I bet you'll totally excel at the new video game.
• His determination to excel soared to new heights after receiving recognition for his achievements.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The company decided to offer a discount on all products, excluding the latest model.
• We can go to any restaurant for dinner, excluding the one on Main Street.
• I'm inviting everyone to the party, excluding that one guy who always causes drama.
• She welcomed everyone into her home with open arms, excluding any negative energy.

adjective coming from outside

• The professor asked the students to focus on the main points of the discussion and avoid including extraneous details in their essays.
• Don't worry about all those extraneous things, just tell me what happened.
• Why are you adding all that extraneous stuff to the story? Just get to the point.
• She tried to clear her mind of extraneous thoughts and focus on the task at hand.

noun the practice of manipulating boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

verb to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency in order to favor one party or class

• The practice of gerrymandering involves manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor a particular political party.
• Politicians often gerrymander districts to give themselves an advantage in elections.
• They're really good at pulling some shady gerrymandering tactics.
• Her ability to gerrymander her schedule allowed her to fit in all her appointments.

noun the manipulation of electoral district boundaries in order to favor one party or class

verb to manipulate electoral district boundaries in order to favor one party or class

• The practice of gerrymandering is a controversial issue in many democratic countries.
• Politicians use gerrymandering to manipulate voting districts in their favor.
• Gerrymandering is like cheating in a game of politics.
• Gerrymandering is like drawing lines on a map to create an unfair advantage.

noun a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

• The researcher proposed a hypothesis to test the relationship between variables.
• I have a theory about what happened, wanna hear my hypothesis?
• I've got a hunch that my hypothesis is gonna be proven right.
• Sometimes, our assumptions act as a hypothesis for how things will turn out.

noun something that is constant or unchanging

adjective not changing or capable of being changed; constant

• The laws of physics are invariable and do not change under different conditions.
• Her love for chocolate is invariable, she can never resist a piece.
• My dad's rule about cleaning your room is invariable - no excuses!
• His commitment to his goals is invariable, like a steady flame that never flickers.

noun a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test

• His high IQ allowed him to excel in academic settings.
• She's really smart, her IQ is off the charts.
• That guy's got a super high IQ, he's a genius.
• Having a high IQ is like having a superpower in the world of intellect.

verb to show or prove to be right or reasonable

adjective having a reasonable basis or cause

• The decision to increase the budget was justified by the need for better resources.
• I think her reaction was justified considering the circumstances.
• I totally get why he did that, it was totally justified.
• Her anger was like a justified storm, brewing for days before finally erupting.

noun a unit or standard of measurement

verb to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

• The government implemented a new measure to regulate the use of plastic bags.
• I need to take measure of how much flour is left before I go grocery shopping.
• I'll have to measure up the situation before deciding what to do.
• She took drastic measures to improve her health, including changing her diet and exercising regularly.

noun a mistake or error in calculation

• The project timeline was delayed due to a miscalculation in the budget.
• I made a miscalculation on my math homework and got the answer wrong.
• She totally messed up the recipe because of a miscalculation in the ingredients.
• His miscalculation in judging her feelings led to a misunderstanding between them.

noun a number that is a multiple of another

adjective denoting or involving more than one

• The research project involved collecting data from multiple sources.
• I have multiple assignments due this week.
• I'm juggling multiple projects at work right now.
• His mind was like a library with multiple shelves of knowledge.

noun a structure dividing a space into parts, especially a thin wall

verb to divide or separate something into parts or sections

• The architect designed a partition to separate the living room from the dining area.
• We can put up a partition to create a private space in the office.
• Let's build a partition to make a cozy nook for ourselves.
• The invisible partition between them prevented them from truly connecting.

noun a rate, number, or amount in each hundred

adjective relating to or denoting a proportion per hundred

• The percentage of students who passed the exam increased this year.
• What percentage of people actually believe that?
• The percentage of people who showed up to the party was off the charts.
• The percentage of happiness in her life seemed to decrease with each passing day.

adjective relating to, based on, or involving proportion

• The amount of tax you pay is directly proportional to your income.
• The more hours you work, the more money you make - it's proportional.
• If you study harder, your grades will go up in a proportional way.
• In relationships, trust should be proportional to loyalty.

noun a relationship between two amounts showing how many times one contains the other

• The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:3.
• What's the ratio of sugar to flour in this recipe?
• The ratio of likes to dislikes on that video is insane!
• The ratio of work to play in his life is completely off balance.

noun a domestic animal that is wandering or has escaped

verb to move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place

adjective not in the right place; separated from the group or proper place

adverb in a way that is not planned or controlled

• The animal shelter is currently housing several stray cats and dogs.
• I found a stray kitten outside my house and decided to take it in.
• I saw a stray dog wandering around the neighborhood looking for food.
• Her thoughts began to stray from the task at hand, leading to a lack of focus.

noun the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers

verb to calculate the total of two or more numbers

• The sum of the two numbers is equal to 10.
• What's the sum of these figures?
• I can't believe the sum of our bill was so high!
• The sum of all our efforts finally paid off in the end.

noun a whole quantity or number; the whole amount

adjective constituting the whole; entire

• The total cost of the project is estimated to be $1 million.
• The total number of attendees for the event was around 200.
• I can't believe the total bill came out to be so high!
• The total chaos in the office was unbearable.

verb to shorten by cutting off a part; cut short

adjective shortened by or as if by having a part cut off

• In order to reduce the file size, we need to truncate the data.
• We should just cut out the unnecessary parts to make the file smaller.
• Let's chop off the excess and truncate the file.
• Sometimes we need to truncate our plans in order to focus on what's truly important.

noun the state or quality of being unlikely or improbable

• The unlikelihood of success in this venture is quite high due to the current market conditions.
• It's highly unlikely that we'll pull this off with the way things are going.
• The chances of that happening are slim to none, dude.
• The unlikelihood of her forgiving him was like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

noun a symbol representing a quantity that can vary

adjective able to be changed or adapted

• In statistics, a variable is any characteristic that can vary among individuals or objects being studied.
• When writing code, make sure to properly declare and initialize your variables.
• I can't believe how much my mood can be a variable depending on the weather.
• The success of the project is a variable that we need to carefully consider before making any decisions.

noun Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is a technology used in soccer to help referees make more accurate decisions.

adjective There are specific rules and regulations that govern the use of VAR in soccer matches.

• The VAR system in football has helped referees make more accurate decisions.
• VAR is supposed to make sure there are no more controversial calls in soccer.
• VAR is the new sheriff in town when it comes to officiating in sports.
• In life, we sometimes wish we had a VAR system to review our decisions before making them.

noun a mathematical expression used in algebra to determine the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation

• The discriminant of a quadratic equation helps determine the nature of its roots.
• The discriminant tells us if the quadratic equation has real roots or not.
• The discriminant is like a math detective that helps us solve quadratic equations.
• Just like a compass points us in the right direction, the discriminant guides us in solving quadratic equations.

noun A small, sharp clicking sound.

verb To increase or rise in small increments.

adverb In a manner that involves small increments or adjustments.

• The inflation rate is expected to tick up slightly in the next quarter.
• I noticed the price of gas starting to tick up again.
• I heard that sales are gonna tick up after the new marketing campaign.
• Her heart rate began to tick up as she approached the finish line.

noun LCM stands for Least Common Multiple, which is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers have in common.

• The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18 is 36.
• To find the LCM of two numbers, just multiply them together.
• LCM is like finding the boss level of multiplication.
• In a group project, the LCM represents the common ground where everyone's ideas align.

noun A word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

conjunction A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• The collaboration between a and r scientists resulted in groundbreaking research findings.
• I heard that a and r are teaming up for a new project at work.
• Those a and r dudes are always working on something cool together.
• The relationship between a and r is like a well-oiled machine, always in sync.

noun a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected

• The scientist observed an aberrance in the data that could not be explained by any known factors.
• There was definitely some aberrance going on with the new guy's behavior at work.
• I can't believe the aberrance of that party last night, it was wild!
• Her unique style of painting was considered an aberrance in the art world, but it soon gained recognition for its creativity.

adverb in a way that is not normal or typical

• The results of the experiment showed an abnormally high level of acidity in the soil sample.
• She was abnormally quiet during the meeting, which was unusual for her.
• I heard that he abnormally aced the test without studying at all.
• His ability to empathize with others was abnormally strong, making him a great counselor.

adjective characterized by gradual accumulation or growth

• The company's success was a result of the accumulative efforts of all its employees.
• The savings account grows through accumulative interest over time.
• I can't believe the accumulative amount of homework we have this week.
• The accumulative weight of her responsibilities was starting to take its toll on her.