statistisch
statistical
Etwas, das sich auf Zahlen, Daten oder deren Auswertung bezieht, um Informationen über eine Gruppe oder ein Ereignis zu gewinnen.
Definition & meaning
The word "statistisch" is an adjective that relates to statistics. It describes anything based on, using, or pertaining to the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of numerical data. In a broader sense, it refers to finding patterns or probabilities within large groups of information rather than looking at individual cases.
For example, a "statistisch signifikant" (statistically significant) result indicates that a finding is unlikely to have occurred by chance. It is commonly used in science, economics, and sociology to describe trends and averages.
Grammar & Word origin
"Statistisch" is an adjective. It can be used as an attributive adjective (e.g., "die statistische Auswertung") or as an adverb (e.g., "etwas statistisch erfassen").
The word is derived from the noun Statistik. The root of the word goes back to the Latin "status", meaning state or condition. In the 18th century, "Statistik" referred to the "science of the state," specifically the collection of data regarding the population and economy of a country. The suffix "-isch" is a standard German suffix used to form adjectives from nouns, similar to "-ical" in English.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- zahlenmäßig (numerical/in terms of numbers)
- empirisch (empirical/based on observation)
- rechnerisch (mathematical/calculated)
- quantitativ (quantitative)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Diese Daten sind statistisch signifikant.adverb
These data are statistically significant.
Die Aussagen basieren auf statistischen Methoden.adjective
The statements are based on statistical methods.
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