Statistics Terminology

noun a whole formed by combining several separate elements

verb to form or group together into a whole

• The aggregate data showed a clear trend towards increased sales.
• The total aggregate of all our scores was pretty high.
• I can't believe the aggregate of our group project was so low.
• In the grand scheme of things, our individual efforts will aggregate into a successful outcome.

adverb Adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often indicates manner, time, or place.

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

• The participants were selected at random to ensure unbiased results.
• I just picked a movie at random from the list.
• I just grabbed a shirt at random this morning, I didn't even look at what I was wearing.
• Life sometimes feels like a series of events happening at random with no clear direction.

noun a regular feature or section of a newspaper or magazine

• The data was organized neatly in a column for easy reference.
• I always jot down my notes in the left column of my notebook.
• Check out the gossip column in the newspaper for the latest news.
• She stood tall and proud, like a column of strength in the face of adversity.

noun a variable that has a statistically significant relationship with another variable

verb to have a mutual relationship or connection

• The study aimed to correlate the effects of different variables on the outcome.
• I'm trying to see if there's a correlation between studying more and getting better grades.
• I wonder if there's a link between how much you practice and how well you play.
• In literature, the author often uses symbolism to correlate different themes throughout the story.

verb to have a mutual relationship or connection

• The results of the study showed that the two variables were highly correlated.
• It looks like there's a strong correlation between those two things.
• Those two things seem to go hand in hand.
• Their fates seemed to be intertwined, like two sides of the same coin.

noun a person or thing that departs from a standard or accepted course

verb to depart or swerve from a standard or accepted course

• It is important not to deviate from the established procedures in order to maintain consistency.
• Try not to deviate from the plan or we might get lost.
• Don't deviate from the group or you'll be left behind.
• Her mind tends to deviate from reality and wander into the realm of imagination.

noun a difference or divergence in a specific direction

• The experiment showed a deviation from the expected results.
• The project went off track with a deviation from the plan.
• The road trip took a deviation when we decided to take a detour.
• His actions were a deviation from the norm, causing quite a stir in the community.

noun the pattern of spacing among individuals within a population

• The dispersion of light through a prism results in a spectrum of colors.
• The dispersion of students after class was chaotic.
• The dispersion of gossip around school happened so quickly.
• The dispersion of ideas in the brainstorming session led to a breakthrough.

noun a lack of resemblance or similarity

• The dissimilarity between the two research studies was quite evident.
• There was a big dissimilarity between the two research studies.
• The dissimilarity between those two things was like night and day.
• The dissimilarity between their personalities was like comparing apples to oranges.

noun the arrangement of something across a space or area

• The distribution of goods to various retail stores is carefully managed by the logistics team.
• They're handling the distribution of the new merchandise to all the stores in the area.
• The distribution of the products is being taken care of by the shipping guys.
• The distribution of responsibilities within the team is crucial for smooth operation.

noun a statement or piece of writing that explains or clarifies something

adjective providing explanation or clarification

• The professor gave an explanatory lecture on quantum physics.
• She provided an explanatory overview of the project during the meeting.
• I need an explanatory video to understand this new game.
• Her eyes were like an explanatory window into her thoughts.

noun the act of inferring or deducing information that is beyond the known or observed data

• The scientist used extrapolation to predict future climate trends based on current data.
• I'm not sure if we can trust that estimate, it seems like a lot of extrapolation.
• I wouldn't bet on that, it's just a bunch of extrapolation.
• His ability to extrapolate from small details and make big decisions is impressive.

noun an accusation or charge

• The imputation of guilt was based on circumstantial evidence.
• She made the imputation that he was lying about his whereabouts.
• I can't believe the imputation that she stole the money.
• The imputation of dishonesty tarnished his reputation.

noun the act of imputing or attributing something to someone

verb to attribute or ascribe a quality, especially a fault or crime, to someone

• The forensic accountant was able to impute the missing funds to the embezzler.
• I can't believe you're trying to impute the blame on me for your mistake!
• Don't impute your bad mood on me, I didn't do anything wrong.
• She tried to impute malicious intentions to his actions, but he was simply trying to help.

noun a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

adjective relating to or involving inference; serving to infer or deduce

• The inferential statistics used in the research study helped draw conclusions from the data.
• I made an inferential guess based on the clues she gave me.
• I totally inferred that she was into him just by the way she was looking at him.
• His inferential reasoning led him to believe that she was hiding something.

noun the difference in pitch between two tones

• The doctor recommended taking the medication at regular intervals throughout the day.
• Make sure to take breaks at intervals during your study sessions.
• I like to switch up my workout routine with high-intensity intervals.
• There was a long interval of silence before anyone spoke again.

noun a large, strong, pocketknife

verb to perform a dive in which the body is bent at the waist and the legs are brought up over the head

• The diver executed a perfect jackknife off the high diving board.
• I tried to do a jackknife off the pool edge but ended up belly flopping instead.
• That guy just did a sick jackknife off the cliff!
• The company's profits took a jackknife dive after the scandal was exposed.

noun the central or most important part of something

• The kernel of the issue lies in the lack of communication between departments.
• The kernel of the problem is that nobody knows how to fix it.
• I heard that new rapper's lyrics are straight fire, he really knows how to drop some kernel.
• The kernel of wisdom in his words resonated deeply with the audience.

noun a principle in statistics and probability that states that the result of a large number of trials will tend to approach the expected value

• According to the law of averages, the outcome of a random event will eventually even out over a large number of trials.
• I know I've been losing a lot lately, but hey, the law of averages says I have to start winning soon, right?
• Don't worry about losing a few games in a row, it's just the law of averages at work.
• In life, things may not always go your way, but remember the law of averages - things will balance out in the end.

noun an anatomical structure that is median

adjective relating to the median nerve or any structure or part that is median

• The median income in that neighborhood is higher than the city average.
• The median age of our group is around 30.
• I heard the median price for those sneakers is through the roof.
• The median represents the middle value in a set of numbers.

noun the quality or state of being nonuniform

• The nonuniformity of the data points led to inconclusive results in the study.
• The unevenness of the distribution messed up the findings of the research.
• The all-over-the-place data made it hard to draw any conclusions.
• The patchwork of information created a confusing picture of the situation.

noun a person who is conventional or healthy in their behavior and attitudes

adjective conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected

• It is important to establish a normal routine for optimal productivity.
• Just try to go back to your normal routine and everything will be fine.
• I'm just trying to get back to my usual groove, you know?
• In the midst of chaos, finding a sense of normalcy can be comforting.

noun a numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation

• The researcher adjusted the parameters of the experiment to achieve more accurate results.
• Make sure you set the parameters correctly before running the simulation.
• I need to tweak the parameters of this recipe to make it taste better.
• In life, we often have to reassess the parameters of our goals to adapt to changing circumstances.

noun a person or thing that predicts something, such as a future event or outcome

• The predictor variable was found to have a significant impact on the outcome of the study.
• The predictor we used in our analysis really made a difference in the results.
• That predictor totally nailed the forecast for the game.
• Her intuition acted as a predictor of the impending danger.

noun a measure of how likely it is that something will happen

adjective relating to the likelihood of something happening

• The probability of a fair coin landing on heads is 0.5.
• What's the probability of it raining tomorrow?
• What are the chances of us getting caught?
• There's a high probability of him winning the race with his skills.

verb to determine or express the quantity of something

adjective describing something that has been measured or expressed in terms of quantity

• The data analyst quantified the impact of the new marketing campaign on sales.
• I tried to quantify how much money I spent on groceries last month.
• She tried to put a number on how much she loves him, but it can't be quantified.
• The artist's talent cannot be quantified by mere numbers.

adjective relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something

• The research study utilized quantitative data analysis to measure the impact of the intervention.
• I prefer using quantitative methods in my research because they provide more concrete results.
• I'm all about those numbers, so I stick to quantitative research methods.
• In the realm of business, success is often measured in quantitative terms such as revenue and profit margins.

noun a sample taken from a larger population in a way that each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected

• The researchers collected a random sample of data from the population for their study.
• I just picked a random sample of songs to listen to on my playlist.
• I grabbed a random sample of snacks from the pantry for the road trip.
• Life is like taking a random sample of experiences, you never know what you'll get.

noun a return to a former or less developed state

verb to return to a former or less developed state

• The patient's condition began to regress after stopping the medication.
• I feel like my progress is starting to regress in this class.
• If you keep skipping practice, your skills will regress for sure.
• As the project deadline approached, the team's productivity seemed to regress instead of progress.

noun a statistical technique used to determine the relationship between two or more variables

• The researchers conducted a regression analysis to determine the relationship between variables.
• I heard that the boss is expecting a regression report by the end of the week.
• I'm not looking forward to the regression meeting tomorrow, it's always so boring.
• As we progress in our project, we must be careful not to let regression set in and hinder our success.

verb to make regular or consistent

• The government is working to regularize the process for obtaining work permits.
• I need to regularize my sleeping schedule, it's all over the place.
• I gotta regularize my gym routine, I've been slacking off lately.
• She tried to regularize her emotions, but the chaos inside her was too overwhelming.

noun a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like

verb to take a small part as a sample of the whole; to test or try something

• The scientist collected a sample of water from the river for testing.
• Can you grab me a sample of that new ice cream flavor to try?
• I snagged a sample of the latest perfume at the mall.
• The short story served as a sample of the author's writing style.

noun a deviation from a straight or normal course

verb to turn or place at an angle

• The data was skewed towards a younger demographic.
• The results are kind of skewed because of the small sample size.
• Don't trust those numbers, they're totally skewed.
• Her perspective on the situation is skewed by her personal biases.

verb to change or distort in meaning or effect

adjective having an oblique or slanting direction or position

• The data analysis showed that the results were skewed due to outliers in the dataset.
• The survey results are a bit skewed because most of the participants were from the same age group.
• The movie ratings are totally skewed by fanboys who gave it all 10s.
• Her perception of reality is skewed by her past experiences.

noun a statistic that measures the amount of variability or dispersion in a set of data points

• The standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.
• The standard deviation tells us how spread out the numbers in a data set are.
• The standard deviation is like the average distance of numbers from the mean.
• Think of standard deviation as a way to see how much the data points deviate from the average.

noun a term used in medical contexts to mean immediately

adverb immediately or at once

• The doctor reviewed the patient's stat lab results to make a quick decision on treatment.
• I need those stat reports ASAP, they're due in an hour.
• I asked for the stat info, but they're taking forever to get back to me.
• The team needed to act stat to meet the deadline.

verb past tense of stratify, meaning to arrange or divide into layers

adjective arranged in layers

• The data was stratified based on income levels before analysis.
• They stratified the teams by skill level for the tournament.
• Let's stratify the playlist with some old school jams.
• Her emotions were stratified, with layers of sadness and anger.

verb to arrange or organize data in a systematic way, usually in the form of a table

• The researcher will tabulate the data collected from the survey.
• Let's tabulate all the expenses for the month and see where our money is going.
• I'll tabulate all the scores from the game and let you know who won.
• It's important to tabulate all the pros and cons before making a decision.

adjective Describing something that cannot be counted or measured

adverb In a way that cannot be counted or measured

• The uncounted ballots were discovered during the recount process.
• There were like, uncounted people at the party last night.
• I have uncounted things to do before the deadline.
• Her uncounted talents finally came to light during the performance.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unguessed' describes something that has not been guessed

• The true extent of the damage was unguessed until further investigation was conducted.
• The answer to the riddle was completely unguessed by everyone in the room.
• Her talent for singing was unguessed by most people until she performed at the talent show.
• The depth of his emotions remained unguessed by those around him.

noun the quality or state of being uniform; overall sameness or consistency

• The company aims to achieve uniformity in its product quality across all production facilities.
• Let's make sure there's uniformity in how we format the documents for the presentation.
• We need to keep the uniformity in the team's performance to win the championship.
• In a world full of chaos, finding uniformity in nature brings a sense of peace and harmony.

adjective describing a state of not being noticed or seen

• The researcher found that the effects of the treatment were unobserved in the control group.
• I didn't notice the unobserved changes in the background of the photo.
• I totally missed the unobserved details in the movie.
• The unobserved emotions beneath her smile were finally revealed during the confession.

noun the quality or state of being variable; the extent to which something is subject to change or variation

• The study aimed to analyze the variability in the data set.
• There's a lot of variability in the results we collected.
• The variability in her mood swings is insane.
• The variability of opinions on the matter is like a rollercoaster ride.

noun a formal permission granted to do something that is not usually allowed

• The variance in the data set was calculated to be 25.
• There was a lot of variance in the test scores.
• The outfit had a high variance of colors.
• The artist's work showed a great deal of stylistic variance.

noun the branch of statistics that deals with data relating to living organisms and their interactions with the environment

• Biostatistics is the application of statistics to biological and health sciences.
• I'm taking a biostatistics course next semester.
• Biostats is a tough subject, but it's essential for research in biology.
• In the field of biology, biostatistics acts as a guiding compass for data analysis.

noun a branch of mathematical logic that studies sets, which are collections of objects

• Set theory is a branch of mathematical logic that studies sets, which are collections of objects.
• I'm struggling to understand set theory in my math class.
• Set theory is like a puzzle where you have to figure out which objects belong in each set.
• In the grand scheme of mathematics, set theory is the foundation upon which many other concepts are built.

noun a statistical term that divides a set of data into four equal parts, each representing 25% of the total

• The data set is divided into quartiles to analyze the distribution of values.
• We need to figure out which quartile your score falls into for the test.
• I'm in the top quartile of my class, so I'm feeling pretty good about my grades.
• She was in the third quartile of her training program, showing steady progress towards her goal.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'coprime numbers' is a noun phrase referring to two numbers that have no common factors other than 1.

• Coprime numbers are integers that have no common factors other than 1.
• Hey, did you know that coprime numbers are numbers that don't have any factors in common except 1?
• Yo, coprime numbers are like BFFs in the world of math, they have no common factors except 1.
• In the mathematical universe, coprime numbers are like two peas in a pod, they just go together perfectly without any other factors interfering.

noun abbreviation for Domestic Violence

• Domestic violence (DV) is a serious issue that affects many families.
• She finally left her partner after years of enduring DV.
• I can't believe he's still putting up with that DV.
• The emotional scars from DV can last a lifetime.

noun a logical fallacy in which an inference is made about an individual based on aggregate data for a group

• The researcher warned against committing the ecological fallacy by making assumptions about individuals based on group-level data.
• Don't jump to conclusions about people just because of where they live - that's the ecological fallacy!
• Assuming everyone in a certain area is the same is like totally falling for the ecological fallacy.
• Judging a book by its cover is a classic example of the ecological fallacy in action.

noun a person who is enthusiastic about collecting and analyzing data

• The data hound meticulously analyzed the company's financial reports.
• My friend is a total data hound when it comes to tracking his fitness progress.
• I heard Sarah is a real data hound when it comes to researching the best deals.
• He's like a data hound, always sniffing out information wherever he goes.

noun a graphical representation of the correlation between two variables in a time series

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• The correlogram is a graphical representation of the correlation between two variables.
• I used a correlogram to see if there was a relationship between the temperature and ice cream sales.
• Check out this cool correlogram showing the connection between study time and grades.
• The correlogram painted a clear picture of how closely linked the two factors were.

adjective proceeding in a series of gradual steps or stages

adverb proceeding in a series of gradual steps or stages

• The stepwise approach to problem-solving involves breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
• If you follow the stepwise instructions, you'll have no trouble assembling the furniture.
• Just take it stepwise, don't rush into anything without thinking it through.
• In order to achieve your goals, you need to take a stepwise approach and tackle one task at a time.

noun a statistical term referring to each of five equal groups into which a population can be divided based on a particular characteristic

• The income distribution was divided into quintiles for analysis.
• She fell into the top quintile for academic performance.
• I'm aiming to be in the highest quintile for my fitness level.
• In the quintile of life experiences, traveling to new countries ranks the highest for me.

noun a person who is chosen or selected at random

adjective chosen or selected at random

• The randomer at the bus stop asked me for directions.
• I bumped into some randomer at the party last night.
• I don't know why that randomer keeps texting me.
• Life is full of randomers who come and go without warning.

noun the number of individuals or items in a sample

• The researcher determined the appropriate sample size for the study based on statistical calculations.
• I think we need to increase the sample size to get more accurate results.
• Yo, we gotta bump up the sample size for this experiment, man.
• In the grand scheme of things, our sample size is just a drop in the ocean of data.

adjective not balanced or in equilibrium; lacking balance or symmetry

• The distribution of resources in the country is imbalanced, with certain regions receiving more than others.
• The teams in the tournament are imbalanced, with one being much stronger than the others.
• Her workload is totally imbalanced right now, she's swamped with tasks.
• The power dynamics in the office are imbalanced, with some employees having more influence than others.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun

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

article a word that is used to indicate whether a noun is specific or unspecific

• The law of large numbers, a fundamental concept in probability theory, states that as the number of trials increases, the experimental probability of an event approaches the theoretical probability.
• So basically, the law of large numbers says that the more times you try something, the closer your results will get to the expected outcome.
• The law of large numbers is like saying the more you do something, the more likely you are to get the result you're aiming for.
• In life, the law of large numbers is like saying the more chances you take, the higher your chances of success become.

noun the quality or state of being correct or precise

• The machine learning model achieved high accuracies in predicting stock market trends.
• The app's GPS feature has pretty good accuracies for finding nearby restaurants.
• My friend's weather app has crazy accuracies when it comes to predicting rain.
• His storytelling skills are so good that his accuracies in captivating the audience are unmatched.