Statistical Methods

noun a joining or merging of different elements to form a whole

adjective describing something that is made up of different parts or elements

• The research study found that a combination of factors contributed to the overall success of the project.
• I love the combination of flavors in this dish - it's so delicious!
• That outfit is a killer combination, you look amazing!
• In literature, the author often uses a combination of symbolism and imagery to convey deeper meanings in the text.

noun data that is entered into a system for processing or storage

• The algorithm requires specific input data to produce accurate results.
• Make sure you give the program the right input data so it doesn't mess up.
• The app won't work properly if you feed it the wrong input data.
• Just like a recipe, the success of the project depends on the quality of the input data.

noun an instance of this, especially in a text or document

• The scientist used interpolation to estimate the missing data points in the experiment.
• I had to do some interpolation to fill in the gaps in my math homework.
• The DJ did some sick interpolation to mix the songs seamlessly.
• His storytelling was so vivid that it felt like he was using interpolation to fill in the details.

verb to insert or introduce (something) between other things or parts; to estimate a value of a function between two known values

• The scientist used advanced mathematical techniques to interpolate missing data points in the research study.
• I had to guess and interpolate the missing information in the report.
• I had to kinda fill in the blanks and interpolate some stuff for the presentation.
• Sometimes in life, we have to interpolate our way through uncertain situations to find the right path.

noun a general proposition not self-evident but proved by a chain of reasoning; a truth established by means of accepted truths

• The theorem states that the sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.
• Hey, did you hear about that math theorem that proves triangles always have angles that add up to 180 degrees?
• Yo, check out this crazy math theorem that shows how triangle angles always add up to 180 degrees!
• Just like the theorem of cause and effect, every action has a consequence.

verb to winsorize means to adjust a data set by limiting extreme values to reduce the impact of outliers

• In statistical analysis, one common technique is to winsorize the data to remove extreme outliers.
• When cleaning up the data, we can winsorize the outliers to get a more accurate picture.
• Let's winsorize the data so we can get rid of those crazy outliers.
• Just like trimming the edges of a picture, winsorizing helps to clean up the data.