noun
statistics, statistic
B1
Statistik is a feminine noun (die Statistik) meaning either 'statistics' as a field or collection of data, and secondly 'a statistic' (single datum). Common translations: 'statistics'/'statistic'. Plural is 'Statistiken'. Normal declension; note the uncountable usage for the discipline versus countable plural for individual statistics.
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Die Statistik zeigte einen Anstieg, obwohl die Experten mit anderen Zahlen rechneten.
The statistics showed an increase, although the experts expected different figures.
Die Statistik zeigt, dass die Nachfrage gestiegen ist.
The statistics show that demand has increased.
Laut Statistik ereignen sich die meisten Unfälle im Haushalt.
According to statistics, most accidents occur at home.
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Imagine a sheet full of graphs and numbers titled 'Statistik'.
Sounds like the English 'statistics'.
die — nouns ending in -ik (like Musik, Politik) are often feminine; remember 'die Statistik'.
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Often used both as a mass noun ('Statistics is important') and in plural forms ('Statistiken') when referring to different studies or sets of statistical data.