statistically
statistically — adverb
1. based on the collection, comparison, and analysis of numerical information rathe
based on the collection, comparison, and analysis of numerical information rather than on individual opinions or isolated examples.
Statistically, women in most countries live about five years longer than men.
sentence adverb: 'Statistically, [clause]' for general truths
The clinical trial showed the drug was statistically effective for over ninety percent of patients.
collocation: statistically effective / statistically significant
Statistically, city crime rates have dropped by nearly a third since the new policy began.
Dr. Amira said the results were not statistically meaningful because the sample was too small.
After checking the data again, Arjun found no statistically significant difference between the two groups.
- numerically
broader term — refers to any numbers without the formal collection and analysis methods of statistics
- mathematically
even broader — includes all types of mathematical calculation, not specifically statistical methods
- by the numbers
informal equivalent, common in everyday speech
- anecdotally
based on individual stories or personal experience rather than numerical data
- qualitatively
based on qualities or observed characteristics rather than numerical measurement
文法句型
Statistically, [clause]
statistically + [adjective] (especially significant, valid, meaningful)
statistically speaking
用法筆記
Commonly used as a sentence adverb at the beginning of a clause ('Statistically, ...') or placed immediately before an adjective ('statistically significant', 'statistically valid'). The longer phrase 'statistically speaking' is an informal alternative common in conversation.