Statistical Terminology

adjective used to refer to two things or people together

pronoun referring to two things or people previously mentioned

• Both candidates have strong qualifications for the position.
• We can both go to the movies tonight.
• Let's both chill at the beach this weekend.
• Their friendship was like a bridge connecting both of their worlds.

noun the state or quality of being common; ordinary or usual

• The commonness of this phenomenon can be observed in various research studies.
• The commonness of this issue among students is concerning.
• The commonness of that meme on social media is crazy!
• The commonness of their struggles bonded them together like family.

noun Correlative can also be used as a noun to refer to a word or phrase that is paired with another to convey a specific meaning or relationship.

adjective Correlative is an adjective that describes a relationship between two or more things that are mutually dependent or complementary.

• The correlative relationship between income and education level is well-documented in economic studies.
• There's a correlative link between eating junk food and feeling sluggish.
• Dude, there's like a correlative vibe between wearing a snapback and listening to hip hop.
• The artist believed there was a correlative connection between colors and emotions in her paintings.

verb to change continually; shift back and forth

• The stock market prices fluctuate daily based on various factors.
• My weight always seems to fluctuate depending on how much I eat.
• Dude, the prices of sneakers are always fluctuating, it's so annoying.
• Her emotions were constantly fluctuating between joy and sadness.

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering the questions how, when, or where

• The two experiments were conducted identically to ensure accurate results.
• They both dressed identically for the party, it was so cute!
• We're basically twinning, our outfits are identically on point.
• Their personalities are identically matched, it's like they were meant to be friends.

noun uncertainty or doubt

adjective incertain or uncertain

• The incertitude surrounding the new government policies has caused concern among investors.
• I'm feeling a lot of incertitude about my job prospects right now.
• I hate the incertitude of waiting for exam results.
• The incertitude of love can be both thrilling and terrifying.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, indicating a lack of importance or significance

• The impact of the new policy on the economy is insignificant.
• Don't worry about that small issue, it's insignificant.
• That problem is so tiny, it's basically insignif.
• In the grand scheme of things, his opinion is insignificant.

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the extent or degree of something

• The difference in performance between the two models was found to be insignificantly small.
• The impact of the new policy change was insignificantly low.
• I barely noticed the difference in taste, it was insignificantly different.
• Her contribution to the project was so small, it was almost insignificantly small.

verb to increase in number by adding a number of times

• The total cost is calculated by multiplying the quantity by the unit price.
• If you double the recipe, all the ingredients need to be multiplied.
• I swear, every time I try to study, distractions are multiplied!
• Her happiness multiplied tenfold when she saw her favorite band perform live.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Several prestigious universities number among the top 10 in the world.
• A lot of my friends number among the attendees of the music festival.
• Some cool kids from our school number among the group going to the party.
• His name will always number among the greats in the history of literature.

adjective likely to happen or be true

adverb used to indicate the likelihood of something happening or being true

• Based on the data analysis, it is probably safe to assume that the new product will be successful.
• I'll probably be a few minutes late to the meeting, sorry!
• He's probably gonna bail on us tonight, he always does.
• She's probably carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders with all the responsibilities she has.

verb past tense of 'round', meaning to make something into a shape that is smooth and curved

adjective describing a shape that is smooth and curved, rather than with sharp angles

• The architect designed the building with rounded edges for a more modern look.
• I like how the new car has rounded headlights, it looks so sleek.
• That pizza place makes the best rounded crusts, you have to try it!
• Her rounded personality makes her easy to get along with.

noun the quality of being important or having meaning

adjective significant - having importance or meaning

• The significance of the research findings cannot be understated.
• I don't think you understand the significance of what you just said.
• Dude, do you even realize the significance of what just happened?
• The significance of her presence in my life is like a beacon in the dark.

adjective Significant is an adjective that describes something that is important, meaningful, or notable.

• The research findings revealed a significant correlation between the two variables.
• There was a significant increase in sales after the new marketing campaign.
• That party was significant - everyone was talking about it for weeks.
• His influence on the team was significant, like a captain guiding a ship through a storm.

noun the condition of being adequate or enough

adjective sufficient, enough

• The sufficiency of evidence presented in court led to a conviction.
• I doubt the sufficiency of his explanation for being late.
• I'm not sure if his excuse has enough sufficiency to be believable.
• The sufficiency of love in their relationship kept them together through tough times.

noun a number equal to the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

adjective equivalent to the product of five and two; denoting a group or set of ten items

pronoun used to refer to a group of ten people or things

• There are ten chapters in the book that you need to read for the exam.
• I'll be there in ten minutes, just finishing up something quickly.
• I aced that test, got a perfect ten!
• She's always giving ten percent effort in everything she does.

noun a natural or prevailing disposition to move, proceed, or act in some direction or toward some point, end, or result

• There is a tendency for prices to rise during times of high demand.
• She has a tendency to arrive late to meetings.
• His tendency to gossip always gets him in trouble.
• The river has a tendency to flood during heavy rains.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, such as 'typical' which means having the distinctive qualities or characteristics of a particular type or group

• The typical behavior of a professional is to always be punctual and well-prepared.
• It's typical for him to be late to every meeting.
• She's a typical party animal, always the last one to leave.
• His painting style is quite typical of the impressionist movement.

noun A unit set refers to a collection of distinct objects, considered as a single entity or element.

• The unit set of all prime numbers is denoted by the symbol P.
• In math class, we learned about the unit set of prime numbers.
• I totally aced the quiz on the unit set of prime numbers.
• Each member of the team is like a unit set, working together towards a common goal.

noun a quantitative analyst or researcher, especially in finance

adjective relating to quantity or amount

• The scientist conducted a quant study to analyze the effects of the new drug.
• I need to do a quant analysis on this data to make sense of it.
• Let's crunch some quants to see if we're on track with our budget.
• She always adds a quant of humor to her presentations to keep the audience engaged.