statistics

n. the branch of mathematics in which data are used descriptively or inferentially to find or support answers for scientific and other quantifiable questions. It encompasses various techniques and procedures for recording, organizing, analyzing, and reporting quantitative information. See also descriptive statistics; inferential statistics; summary statistics. —statistical adj. —statistician n.

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Psychology term of the day

November 19th 2024

LASS

acronym for language acquisition support system.