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statistical

[stuh-tis-ti-kuhl] / stəˈtɪs tɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
mathematical
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The statistical significance of this result is weak, since there have only been nine midterm years since 1990.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

A new study finds that about one-third of long-standing "linguistic universals" are backed by strong statistical evidence when tested using modern evolutionary methods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

NHS Education for Scotland, which records employment levels and vacancies, said differences in workforce policy and statistical methods mean staffing numbers, including GP count, are not the same as those elsewhere in the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Jamie and I would talk every day after he brought this role for me. I didn’t want to be measured on VAR,” which stands for “value at risk,” a statistical measure that quantifies financial risk.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

You can be sure that it would be advertised as providing relief in a “significant” percentage of cases, but the significance is only statistical.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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