Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'statistics'

English Word: statistics

Key Russian Translations:

• статистика [ˈstatʲɪstʲɪkə] - [Formal, Academic]

Frequency: High (Commonly used in professional, academic, and everyday contexts involving data analysis)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate level; requires understanding of Russian noun declensions and technical vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

статистика: [ˈstatʲɪstʲɪkə]

Note on статистика: The stress is on the second syllable. The 'т' is palatalized, which is a common feature in Russian words of foreign origin. Pay attention to the soft sign (ь) affecting pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

The science of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

Translation(s) & Context:

• статистика - Used in formal contexts such as research, business reports, or education to refer to the field or methods of data analysis.

Usage Examples:

• В университете я изучаю статистику, чтобы лучше понимать экономические тенденции.

  In university, I am studying statistics to better understand economic trends.

• Статистика показывает, что уровень безработицы снизился за последний год.

  Statistics show that the unemployment rate has decreased over the last year.

• Для этого исследования нам нужны точные данные статистики из официальных источников.

  For this research, we need accurate statistical data from official sources.

• В современном мире статистика играет ключевую роль в принятии решений.

  In the modern world, statistics plays a key role in decision-making.

• Она работает в отделе статистики, где анализирует демографические изменения.

  She works in the statistics department, where she analyzes demographic changes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Статистика" is a feminine noun in Russian, belonging to the first declension. It follows regular patterns for most cases but is invariable in plural forms as it typically refers to the field as a singular concept. Below is a table of its declensions:

Note: As a borrowed word, its inflections are straightforward, but always check context for plural usage, which is less common.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • статистические методы (statistical methods) - More specific to techniques.
  • демография (demography) - When overlapping with population statistics, but with a narrower focus.
• Antonyms:
  • интуиция (intuition) - As it contrasts with data-driven approaches.

Related Phrases:

• статистические данные - Statistical data; Used in reports to refer to collected numbers and facts.
• анализ статистики - Statistical analysis; Common in research contexts for examining trends.
• статистика населения - Population statistics; Refers to demographic data, often in governmental discussions.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "статистика" directly corresponds to the English "statistics" as a field of study, but it can also mean raw data sets. It is typically used in formal settings; avoid in casual conversations. When choosing between translations, "статистика" is the most precise for the scientific discipline. Grammatically, ensure correct declension based on sentence structure, e.g., use genitive for possession like "методы статистики" (methods of statistics).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "статистика" in the wrong case, e.g., saying "я изучаю статистика" instead of "я изучаю статистику".

  Correct: "Я изучаю статистику." Explanation: The accusative case is needed after verbs like "изучать" (to study).

• Error: Confusing it with "статистик" (statistician), e.g., using "статистика" to mean a person.

  Correct: Use "статистик" for a person who works with statistics. Explanation: "Статистика" is the noun for the field, not the profession.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, statistics play a significant role in state planning and media, often linked to historical Soviet-era emphasis on data collection for economic and social control. For instance, official statistics from Rosstat (the Federal State Statistics Service) are frequently cited in public discourse, reflecting a cultural trust in empirical data for policy-making.

Related Concepts:

• математика (mathematics)
• экономика (economics)
• данные (data)