statistical study
nounUK /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl ˈstʌd.i/
US /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl ˈstʌd.i/
A statistical study is a careful way of collecting and looking at numbers to learn something.
The class did a statistical study to find out how many students walk to school.
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2. A formal research project that uses math to test ideas about a group of people or things.
The statistical study showed that most kids prefer reading before bed.
3. The process of gathering facts and numbers to answer a question.
Their statistical study of rainfall helped farmers plan when to plant.
4. A report that explains what numbers collected in research mean.
She read the statistical study about healthy eating habits.