Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'statistic'

English Word: statistic

Key Russian Translations:

• статистика /staˈtʲis.tʲi.kə/ - [Formal, Academic]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly used in academic, professional, and data-related contexts, but not everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; Requires familiarity with scientific and technical vocabulary, as per CEFR standards.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

статистика: /staˈtʲis.tʲi.kə/

Note on статистика: The stress falls on the third syllable ("ti"), which is a common challenge for English speakers due to the soft 't' sound (palatalized). Variations may occur in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A numerical fact or data point representing a characteristic of a population or sample.

Translation(s) & Context:

• статистика - Used in formal contexts like research reports or data analysis.

Usage Examples:

• Эта статистика показывает рост экономики в прошлом году.

  This statistic shows the economic growth from last year. (Demonstrates use in a factual, data-driven sentence.)

• В отчете приведена подробная статистика о безработице.

  The report includes detailed statistics on unemployment. (Illustrates use in professional or official documents.)

• Статистика по продажам превысила ожидания.

  The sales statistics exceeded expectations. (Shows application in business contexts with plural implications.)

• Из статистики видно, что население стареет.

  From the statistics, it's clear that the population is aging. (Highlights use in demographic analysis.)

• Анализ статистики помог выявить проблемы в системе.

  Analysis of the statistics helped identify issues in the system. (Demonstrates integration with verbs in problem-solving scenarios.)

Meaning 2: The branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.

Translation(s) & Context:

• статистика - Used in educational or scientific contexts to refer to the field as a whole.

Usage Examples:

• Статистика является основой для многих научных исследований.

  Statistics is the foundation for many scientific studies. (Shows use as a singular, abstract concept.)

• Он изучает статистику в университете.

  He is studying statistics at university. (Illustrates use in educational settings.)

• В курсе статистики обсуждаются методы сбора данных.

  In the statistics course, data collection methods are discussed. (Demonstrates use with course-related vocabulary.)

• Статистика применяется в экономике и социологии.

  Statistics is applied in economics and sociology. (Highlights interdisciplinary usage.)

• Без статистики невозможно сделать точные прогнозы.

  Without statistics, accurate forecasts are impossible. (Shows use in predictive contexts.)

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Статистика" is a feminine noun in Russian, belonging to the first declension group. It follows regular patterns for most cases but has no irregularities. Below is a table of its inflections:

Note: As a feminine noun, it does not change in gender-specific ways, but always agree with adjectives and verbs in the feminine form.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: статистические данные (statistical data - more specific to raw figures), демография (demography - in population contexts)
• Синонимы: With a subtle difference, "статистические данные" is preferred for empirical data, while "статистика" is broader for the field.
• Antonyms: ноль (zero - implying absence of data), хаос (chaos - contrasting with organized data)

Related Phrases:

• статистический анализ - Statistical analysis; Used in research to examine data patterns.
• сбор статистики - Data collection; Common in surveys and studies.
• статистика населения - Population statistics; Refers to demographic data in official reports.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "статистика" directly corresponds to the English "statistic" but can also mean the broader field of statistics. It is typically formal and academic, so avoid in casual conversations. When choosing between translations, use "статистика" for general data points, but pair it with context-specific phrases like "статистические данные" for precision. Grammatically, ensure agreement with feminine nouns and cases, e.g., in genitive constructions.

• Scene-specific: In phone conversations or formal emails, it's often introduced as "По статистике..." (According to statistics...).
• Multiple translations: If emphasizing the field, use "статистика" as a singular noun; for data points, plural forms may apply.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse case endings, such as using nominative "статистика" in genitive contexts (e.g., saying "из статистика" instead of "из статистики"). Correct usage: "из статистики" means "from statistics." Another error is treating it as masculine, leading to incorrect adjective agreements like "большой статистика" instead of "большая статистика" (big statistics). Explanation: Russian nouns have grammatical gender, so always use feminine modifiers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "статистика" often appears in contexts influenced by Soviet-era emphasis on data-driven planning, such as in economics or demographics. For instance, official statistics from government sources are highly valued and frequently cited in media, reflecting a cultural trust in quantitative evidence for social and political decisions.

Related Concepts:

• математика (mathematics)
• экономика (economics)
• анализ данных (data analysis)