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  1. Is "statistics" singular or plural? - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    The word statistics is used both as singular and as plural. The singular statistics is the science of collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of numerical data. The plural statistics …

  2. meaning - Usage of the word "orthogonal" outside of …

    Feb 11, 2011 · In statistics, the meaning of orthogonal as unrelated (or more precisely uncorrelated) is very directly related to the mathematical definition. [Two vectors x and y are …

  3. no not - "Non-significant" or "not significant" variable? - English ...

    Jul 30, 2013 · I am writing a statistics text and I am not sure if I should either use "non-significant variables" or "not significant variables" (or anything else).

  4. meaning - When is "between" inclusive and when exclusive?

    It seems that the exact meaning of between is very tied to its specific usage. What should I assume in a general situation about the inclusivity of between? Consider: "Pick a number …

  5. meaning - What's the difference between a graph, a chart, and a …

    Sep 23, 2011 · The terms partly overlap, at least if they are used somewhat loosely, and in that overlap there isn't really any difference. A graph is a diagram of a mathematical function, but …

  6. Word or phrase with a similar meaning to 'statistical difference

    May 9, 2017 · I am looking for a word or phrase with similar meaning to 'statistical difference'. If one performs a statistical test for a difference in the mean or median of two data samples, and …

  7. Did the meaning of "significant" change in the 20th century?

    Jul 28, 2019 · In lay usage, people nearly always say "statistically significant" for the statistics meaning and just "significant" to mean important. Suppose that a statistically valid trial of a …

  8. Verb form of statistics - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Aug 7, 2012 · May I ask what is the verb form of statistics or is there any replacement word with the meaning of "the act of doing statistics"?

  9. In the context of trends, graphs, statistics, does "to spike" mean ...

    Jun 18, 2020 · While a physical spike gives the image of a quick increase and decrease, the word is often used just to refer to the increase. M-W includes the following definition an abrupt sharp …

  10. phrase meaning - What does historical average mean as a general ...

    May 20, 2020 · What does historical average mean as a general statistics concept related to history? Ask Question Asked 5 years, 6 months ago Modified 5 years, 2 months ago