univariate statistics

[/ˌjuːnɪˈveɪrɪət stəˈtɪstɪks/]
nounpl: univariate statistics
estatística univariada
1. Statistical analysis involving a single variable or characteristic measured on a set of observations, focusing on the distribution and properties of that single variable
Univariate statistics is the foundation for analyzing basic data patterns before moving to multivariate analysis.
A estatística univariada é a base para analisar padrões básicos de dados antes de passar para análise multivariada.
2. Statistical methods used to describe, summarize, and draw inferences about one variable at a time, including measures like mean, median, standard deviation, and frequency distributions
The researcher applied univariate statistics to examine the distribution of test scores across the sample.
O pesquisador aplicou estatística univariada para examinar a distribuição das pontuações dos testes na amostra.
This is a technical statistical term used identically in both Brazilian and American academic contexts. It is fundamental to statistics education worldwide and serves as a prerequisite to understanding more complex multivariate analyses. The term is used primarily in academic, research, and professional statistical environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
univariate analysissingle-variable statisticsone-variable statistics
Antonyms / Antônimos
multivariate statisticsbivariate statistics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estatística univariada
Most common term in Brazilian academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
estatística univariada
Standard usage in universities and research institutions
Portugal
estatística univariada
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese in academic settings
USA
univariate statistics
Standard English term used in statistics courses and research

Related Words

descriptive statisticsinferential statisticsmeanstandard deviationfrequency distributionvariancehypothesis testingregression analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

univariate approach to data analysis
univariate descriptive statistics
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