factual statistic

[FAK-choo-uhl stuh-TIS-tik]
nounpl: factual statistics
estatística factual
1. A numerical fact or data point that is verifiable, accurate, and based on actual evidence or empirical observation rather than opinion or speculation
The report presented factual statistics showing a 15% increase in employment over the past year.
O relatório apresentou estatísticas factuais mostrando um aumento de 15% no emprego no ano passado.
2. Quantitative information that has been systematically collected and analyzed to represent real conditions or outcomes
According to factual statistics, the literacy rate in the region has improved significantly.
De acordo com estatísticas factuais, a taxa de alfabetização na região melhorou significativamente.
In both Brazilian and American professional contexts, 'factual statistics' are valued in academic papers, business reports, and public discourse as a way to distinguish credible information from misinformation or fake news. The term has gained particular prominence in contemporary media discourse emphasizing the importance of fact-checking and evidence-based argumentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
empirical dataverified statisticconcrete dataquantitative factobjective statistic
Antonyms / Antônimos
speculationconjectureopinionassumptionfalse statistic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estatística factual
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
dado estatístico factual
More formal variant used in business and research
Rio de Janeiro
estatística confirmada
Alternative usage emphasizing verification
Portugal
estatística factual / estatística verificada
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; 'verificada' (verified) is sometimes preferred

Related Words

statistical analysisdata collectionempirical evidencequantitative researchnumerical dataevidence-based

Related Idioms & Phrases

back something up with factual statistics
supported by factual statistics
the facts and figures speak for themselves
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