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Statisticians refer to this pattern as a “random walk with an upward drift.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The fastest marathon ever run by a 12-year-old of either gender, according to the Assn. of Road Racing Statisticians, was a 2:54 run by German runner Manuela Zipse in a 1986 race.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2024

As reported in Politico, The Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies released its 2020 census and found that over the last decade, the share of Americans who associate with religion dropped by 11 points.

From Salon • May 19, 2023

Statisticians Opta give Manchester City, who are unbeaten in 22 games, a 69% chance of reaching the final and 45% chance of winning the tournament, making them favourites.

From BBC • May 16, 2023

Statisticians, financiers, and men of letters who observe, have now discovered this as well as scholars.

From Introduction to the Study of History by Berry, George Godfrey