statistically
/stəˈtɪstɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · /stəˈtɪstɪkli/ (ame, ipa)
statistically — 副詞
1. based on the collection, comparison, and analysis of numerical information rathe
統計上
根據統計數據或方法來分析判斷
based on the collection, comparison, and analysis of numerical information rather than on individual opinions or isolated examples.
Statistically, women in most countries live about five years longer than men.
統計上，多數國家的女性比男性平均多活五年左右。
sentence adverb: 'Statistically, [clause]' for general truths
The clinical trial showed the drug was statistically effective for over ninety percent of patients.
臨床試驗顯示，該藥物對超過百分之九十的患者在統計上有效。
collocation: statistically effective / statistically significant
Statistically, city crime rates have dropped by nearly a third since the new policy began.
統計上，自從新政策實施以來，該市的犯罪率下降了將近三分之一。
Dr. Amira said the results were not statistically meaningful because the sample was too small.
Amira 博士說，這項結果在統計上沒有意義，因為樣本數太小。
After checking the data again, Arjun found no statistically significant difference between the two groups.
再次檢查數據後，Arjun 發現兩組之間沒有統計上顯著的差異。
- numerically
broader term — refers to any numbers without the formal collection and analysis methods of statistics
- mathematically
even broader — includes all types of mathematical calculation, not specifically statistical methods
- by the numbers
informal equivalent, common in everyday speech
- anecdotally
based on individual stories or personal experience rather than numerical data
- qualitatively
based on qualities or observed characteristics rather than numerical measurement
文法句型
Statistically, [clause]
statistically + [adjective] (especially significant, valid, meaningful)
statistically speaking
用法筆記
Commonly used as a sentence adverb at the beginning of a clause ('Statistically, ...') or placed immediately before an adjective ('statistically significant', 'statistically valid'). The longer phrase 'statistically speaking' is an informal alternative common in conversation.