Statistic
A statistic (singular) is used to indicate the result of applying a statistical algorithm to a set of data. In the calculation of the arithmetic mean, for example, the algorithm directs us to sum all the data values and divide by the number of data items. In this case, we call the mean a statistic. To be complete in describing any use of a statistic, one must describe both the procedure and the dataset.The popular use of the term to mean a single measurement, or datum, differs from this meaning. A statistician would not call an individual person's height a statistic, but might use the term to refer in context to the median height of a group of people.
See also: statistics and statistical theory
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CHAPTER VIII
OF THE AFFECTION OF FATHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN
To Madame D'Estissac.
MADAM, if the strangeness and novelty of my subject, which are wont to
from this foolish attempt: but 'tis so fantastic, and carries a face so
melancholic humour, and consequently a humour very much an enemy to my
which for some years past I have retired myself, that first put into
unprovided and empty of other matter, I presented myself to myself for
of a wild and extravagant design. There is nothing worth remark in this
best workman in the world could not have given it a form fit to recommend
important feature, had I not therein represented the honour I have ever
beginning of this chapter, by reason that amongst the many other
manifested to your children, is seated in one of the highest places.
widow, the great and honourable matches that have since been offered to
and steadiness wherewith, for so many years, you have sustained so many
persecuted you in every corner of the kingdom, and are not yet weary of
your sole prudence or good fortune, will easily conclude with me that we
I praise God, madam, that it has been so well employed; for the great
assurance that when he comes of age you will reap from him all the
of his tender years, he has not been capable of taking notice of those
I will, if these papers shall one day happen to fall into his hands, when
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