statistically
Americanadverb
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in a way that makes use of statistics.
demonstrated statistically.
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in a way that satisfies the standard criteria applied in the science of statistics.
statistically significant.
adverb
Example Sentences
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“The mental health of your family tree is in some way statistically associated with your risk of autism,” said Brian K. Lee, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at Drexel University.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Each of the indicators in the table was chosen because of statistically significant track records in predicting the S&P 500’s real total return over the subsequent decade.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Researchers adapted a technique widely used to study heat and human health to establish the first "statistically validated association between ambient temperature and koala mortality", the study said.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Colorectal and liver cancers also showed statistically significant reductions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“I think that’s what Katherine said. That’s not so many. Nothing to base any conclusions on. It’s not a”—he tried to remember the proper term—“a statistically significant sample.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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