B2nounacademicscience
US/stəˈtɪs.tɪks/
UK/stəˈtɪs.tɪks/
numbers and facts collected to show information, or the science of studying them
In context
According to official statistics, unemployment fell last year.
She studied statistics at university before becoming a data analyst.
These statistics show that more people are working from home.
Words that go with statistics
adjective + noun
- official statisticsOfficial statistics show a rise in prices.
- misleading statisticsBe careful with misleading statistics.
noun + noun
- crime statisticsCrime statistics are published every year.
- unemployment statisticsUnemployment statistics came out on Friday.
verb + noun
- collect statisticsThe office collects statistics on tourism.
- compile statisticsResearchers compiled statistics from 50 schools.
noun + preposition
- statistics onThere are no reliable statistics on the problem.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The statistics showsCorrect: The statistics show