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statistics, statistical data
Numerical data collected and analyzed to reveal patterns or trends. Also refers to the field of study dealing with such data.
統計によると、日本の人口は減少している。
According to statistics, Japan's population is decreasing.
売上の統計を取る。
To compile sales statistics.
統計学を専攻しています。
I'm majoring in statistics.
Academic field
USAGE: 統計 refers to both statistical data and the academic field of statistics.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 統計を取る (to compile statistics)
- 統計によると (according to statistics)
- 統計的に (statistically)
- 統計調査 (statistical survey)
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 統計学 (statistics - academic field)
- 統計{データ} (statistical data)
- 統計資料 (statistical materials)
- 人口統計 (population statistics)