statistical measurement

[/stəˈtɪstɪkəl ˈmeʒərmənt/]
nounfemininepl: statistical measurements / medições estatísticas
medição estatística
1. A quantitative assessment or determination of a characteristic or variable using statistical methods and tools
The statistical measurement of customer satisfaction revealed a 15% increase this quarter.
A medição estatística da satisfação do cliente revelou um aumento de 15% neste trimestre.
2. The process of collecting, organizing, and analyzing numerical data to describe or infer properties of a population or sample
Accurate statistical measurement is crucial for scientific research.
A medição estatística precisa é crucial para a pesquisa científica.
3. A specific value, metric, or parameter obtained through statistical analysis such as mean, median, standard deviation, or correlation
The statistical measurement shows a strong correlation between variables.
A medição estatística mostra uma forte correlação entre as variáveis.
In Brazil, statistical measurement is a critical component of business analytics, epidemiological studies, and government policy-making. The term 'medição estatística' is widely used in academic institutions and corporate environments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, statistical measurements became part of everyday vocabulary among Brazilians as media regularly reported epidemiological data. In the USA, statistical measurement is foundational to market research, public opinion polling, and scientific validation, with Americans regularly encountering statistical claims in news media and advertising.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
statistical analysisquantitative measurementdata measurementnumerical assessmentmetric calculation
Antonyms / Antônimos
qualitative assessmentsubjective evaluationestimation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medição estatística
Standard term used in academic and professional contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
medição estatística / levantamento estatístico
Both terms are common; 'levantamento' is frequently used in business settings
Rio de Janeiro
medição estatística / aferição estatística
'Aferição' is sometimes used as an alternative in technical contexts
Portugal
medição estatística / medida estatística
Both forms are acceptable; Portuguese Portuguese may use 'medida' more frequently

Related Words

statisticquantitative analysisdata collectionsamplingvariancestandard deviationcorrelation coefficientprobability

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the numbers
run the numbers
statistical significance
margins of error
data-driven decision
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