Statistics Glossary

noun a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned

verb to cause to have or show bias

• The study aimed to analyze the data without any bias towards a particular outcome.
• I think there's a bias in the way they grade our assignments.
• She's always showing favoritism, it's such a bias!
• His bias towards traditional values colors his perception of modern society.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• After careful analysis, we figured out the best approach to solving the problem.
• I figured we could just take a shortcut through the park to get there faster.
• I never would have figured you'd be into that kind of music.
• She figured that letting go of the past was like releasing a heavy weight from her shoulders.

adjective Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. In this case, 'odd' is an adjective that describes something as unusual or different from what is expected.

• It was an odd coincidence that they both wore the same outfit to the party.
• Isn't it odd that we both had the same idea at the same time?
• That guy is so odd, he always wears mismatched socks.
• Her behavior was so odd, it was like she was from another planet.

verb to join or put together in a pair

adjective forming a pair or pairs

• The scientists paired the control group with the experimental group for comparison.
• We should pair up and work on this project together.
• Let's pair up and grab some lunch.
• The artist paired contrasting colors to create a visually striking painting.

noun the quality of being trustworthy or dependable

adjective reliable

• The reliability of the data collected is crucial for making informed decisions.
• I always count on Sarah for her reliability when it comes to meeting deadlines.
• You can trust Jake, he's got mad reliability.
• The old lighthouse stood as a symbol of reliability in guiding ships safely to shore.

noun a repeated instance

• The reoccurrence of the flu virus each year is a major concern for public health officials.
• I'm tired of the reoccurrence of drama in our friend group.
• The reoccurrence of that annoying habit is really getting on my nerves.
• The reoccurrence of bad luck seems to follow him wherever he goes.

adjective strong and able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions

• The company's robust financial performance led to increased investor confidence.
• His robust health allowed him to enjoy outdoor activities without any limitations.
• That car has a robust engine under the hood, it's a beast on the road.
• The team's robust defense was like a brick wall, impossible for the opponents to break through.