1. a collection of numerical facts or data
統計數字；統計資料
The government publishes crime statistics every year.
政府每年都會公佈犯罪統計數字。
According to the latest statistics, unemployment has fallen.
根據最新的統計資料，失業率已經下降。
Statistics Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
statistics
noun
快速理解
What does "Statistics" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Statistics"?
Statistics 是關於數據收集、分析和解釋的學科，也指具體的統計數字。
- 1
學科
EN: the science of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
翻譯: 收集、分析和解釋數據的科學
- 2
數據
EN: a collection of numerical facts or data
翻譯: 一系列數字事實或數據
- 3
計算結果
EN: a calculated value (like an average) that summarizes data
翻譯: 總結數據的計算值（如平均值）
小提醒：注意 statistics 作「學科」時為單數名詞（Statistics is...），作「統計數據」時為複數名詞（These statistics are...）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Statistics" in English）
How to pronounce "Statistics" in English?"Statistics" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Statistics" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Statistics"?How does "Statistics" change by context?
2. the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities
統計學
She studied statistics at university.
她在大學時主修統計學。
A good understanding of statistics is essential for this research.
對統計學的良好理解對這項研究至關重要。
3. a piece of information expressed as a number, especially one that is part of a set
一項統計數據
One alarming statistic is that 30% of children are overweight.
一個驚人的統計數據是，有30%的兒童體重超標。
He quoted a statistic showing a sharp increase in online sales.
他引用了一項顯示線上銷售額急遽增長的統計數據。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Statistics"?How to make natural sentences with "Statistics"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| statistics + on + noun | 關於…的統計數據 | The government released new statistics on unemployment. (政府發布了關於失業的最新統計數據。) |
| statistics + show/indicate + that-clause | 統計數據顯示… | Recent statistics show that online shopping has increased dramatically. (最近的統計數據顯示，網路購物已大幅增加。) |
| according to + statistics | 根據統計數據 | According to the latest statistics, the population is aging. (根據最新統計數據，人口正在老化。) |
| compile/gather/collect statistics | 編制／收集統計數據 | The research team spent months gathering statistics for the report. (研究團隊花了數月時間為報告收集統計數據。) |
| official/economic/crime statistics | 官方／經濟／犯罪統計數據 | The official statistics do not fully reflect the informal economy. (官方統計數據未能完全反映非正規經濟的狀況。) |
| a piece of statistics | 一項統計數據 | He cited a surprising piece of statistics during the presentation. (他在簡報中引用了一項驚人的統計數據。) |
用法說明
How is "Statistics" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Statistics"?
statistics 單數 vs 複數用法
- Statistics 作為複數名詞時，指的是具體的「統計數據」或「統計資料」，通常與複數動詞搭配。
- Statistics 作為單數名詞時，指的是「統計學」這門學科，與單數動詞搭配。
- 當指「一項統計數據」時，通常使用單數形式 a statistic。
- 片語 according to statistics 中的 statistics 恆為複數，指「根據統計數據」。 EN: These statistics show a clear trend in consumer behavior. 翻譯: 這些統計數據顯示了消費者行為的明確趨勢。
EN:Statistics is a required course for many social science majors.
翻譯:統計學是許多社會科學主修學生的必修課。
總結建議
記住：談論「數據資料」用複數動詞，談論「學科」用單數動詞，即可清楚區分。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Statistics" and similar words?How to choose "Statistics" vs alternatives?
statistics vs data
「statistics」是對數據進行分析、總結後得出的結果或學科，而「data」是原始的、未經處理的事實或數字。
statistics vs statistic
「statistics」作為單數名詞指「統計學」，作為複數名詞指「統計數據」；「statistic」是單數，指一項具體的統計數據。
statistics vs metrics
「statistics」通常指更廣泛的統計數據或學科，而「metrics」常指用於衡量績效、進度或過程的特定量化指標。
口語用法
How is "Statistics" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Statistics"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或提及某個統計數據時，常會用「statistics show that...」或「according to statistics...」來開頭。 EN: Statistics show that people are spending more time online than ever before. 翻譯: 統計數據顯示，人們花在網路上的時間比以往任何時候都多。
EN:According to the latest statistics, the number has doubled in five years.
翻譯:根據最新統計，這個數字在五年內翻了一倍。
語氣強調
為了強調某個觀點或事實的客觀性，說話者會用「the statistics don't lie」或「hard statistics」來加強語氣。 EN: You can argue all you want, but the statistics don't lie. 翻譯: 你可以盡情爭辯，但統計數字不會說謊。
EN:We need to look at the hard statistics, not just anecdotes.
翻譯:我們需要看確鑿的統計數據，而不只是軼事傳聞。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或短暫停頓時，有時會用「well, statistics aside...」或「statistics-wise...」作為填充語，以轉換話題或切入不同角度。 EN: Well, statistics aside, what do you personally think about the issue? 翻譯: 呃，先不談統計數據，你個人對這個問題有什麼看法？
EN:Statistics-wise, we're doing great, but customer satisfaction is another story.
翻譯:就統計數據而言，我們做得很好，但客戶滿意度又是另一回事了。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式報告中，應避免使用上述口語化的填充語和過於主觀的強調句式（如 "statistics don't lie"）。建議使用更精確、中性的表述，例如 "The data indicate that..." 或 "Based on the statistical analysis..."。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Statistics"?What fixed phrases with "Statistics" should I remember?
descriptive statistics
adjective + statistics
描述統計學
inferential statistics
adjective + statistics
推論統計學
official statistics
adjective + statistics
官方統計數據
keep statistics
verb + statistics
記錄統計數據
statistics show/indicate
statistics + verb
統計數據顯示/表明
vital statistics
adjective + statistics
人口動態統計；重要數據
according to statistics
prepositional phrase
根據統計數據
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Statistics"?Which "Statistics" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The statistics shows a significant increase.
✓The statistics show a significant increase.
當 "statistics" 指一組數據或資料時，通常視為複數名詞，動詞要用複數形式。
×Statistics is a difficult subject for me.
✓Statistics is a difficult subject for me.
當 "statistics" 指「統計學」這門學科時，是單數不可數名詞，動詞用單數。但學習者常誤以為此處是錯誤的。本條目旨在澄清：此用法正確，並非錯誤。常見的混淆在於不確定何時用單數動詞（指學科），何時用複數動詞（指數據）。
×I need to check a statistics on population growth.
✓I need to check a statistic on population growth. / I need to check statistics on population growth.
"statistics" 作為「數據」時是複數形式，前面不能直接加不定冠詞 "a"。單一數據點應使用單數形式 "statistic"。表示一組數據時，直接用複數 "statistics"，不加 "a"。
×We analyzed the raw statistics from the survey.
✓We analyzed the raw data from the survey.
"Statistics" 通常指經過整理、分析或計算後的「統計數據」或「統計資料」。而原始的、未經處理的資料通常稱為 "data"。混淆兩者可能導致語意不精確。
×I read a report with statistics of global warming.
✓I read a report with statistics on global warming. / I read a report with statistics about global warming.
表示「關於…的統計數據」時，常用介系詞 "on" 或 "about"，較少用 "of"。"of" 多用於表示所屬關係，如 "the field of statistics"（統計學領域）。
×All the statistic are correct.
✓All the statistics are correct.
當指多個數據或資料時，必須使用複數形式 "statistics"，不能使用單數 "statistic" 來代表複數概念。拼寫時需注意結尾的 "s"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Statistics"?What are tense/participle forms of "Statistics"?