GMAT Vocabulary

#421

statistic

Noun

Example sentences

1. The report includes a surprising statistic about poverty.
2. One statistic does not explain the whole problem.
3. The unemployment statistic fell this month.

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#422

average

Noun

Example sentences

1. The average score was seventy-five.
2. On average, the trip takes two hours.
3. Her salary is above the national average.

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#423

median

Noun

Example sentences

1. The median income is the middle value in the list.
2. The median score was higher than the average.
3. We used the median because one value was extremely high.

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#424

variance

Noun

Example sentences

1. The data shows high variance across regions.
2. Low variance means the values are close together.
3. The researchers calculated the variance of the results.

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#425

deviation

Noun

Example sentences

1. There was a small deviation from the original plan.
2. The test showed a deviation from the normal result.
3. We measured the standard deviation of the data.

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#426

outlier

Noun

Example sentences

1. One very high score was an outlier.
2. The researcher checked whether the outlier was an error.
3. Removing an outlier can change the average.

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#427

dispersion

Noun

Example sentences

1. The chart shows wide dispersion in income levels.
2. Low dispersion means the values are close together.
3. The study measured the dispersion of the results.

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#428

statistical significance

Noun

Example sentences

1. The difference did not reach statistical significance.
2. A large sample can help show statistical significance.
3. Statistical significance does not always mean practical importance.

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#429

reliability

Noun

Example sentences

1. We tested the reliability of the machine.
2. The study's reliability improved after it was repeated.
3. Customers value the car's reliability.

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#430

validity

Noun

Example sentences

1. The researchers questioned the validity of the test.
2. The new evidence supports the validity of the claim.
3. We checked the ticket's validity before travel.

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#431

accuracy

Noun

Example sentences

1. The new tool improved the accuracy of the measurements.
2. Please check the accuracy of the figures.
3. Accuracy is more important than speed in this task.

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#432

precision

Noun

Example sentences

1. The machine cuts metal with great precision.
2. The report gives the figures with unnecessary precision.
3. Scientific work requires precision.

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#433

replicate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Other scientists tried to replicate the results.
2. The company hopes to replicate its success in another city.
3. We could not replicate the exact conditions of the first test.

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#434

quantify

Verb

Example sentences

1. The survey tries to quantify customer satisfaction.
2. It is difficult to quantify the value of trust.
3. We need data to quantify the damage.

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#435

calculate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Please calculate the total cost.
2. The computer can calculate the answer quickly.
3. We calculated the average from all the scores.

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#436

compute

Verb

Example sentences

1. The program can compute complex results.
2. We used a calculator to compute the total.
3. The machine computes the distance automatically.

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#437

approximate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The approximate cost is $2,000.
2. We can approximate the answer without exact data.
3. The map shows the approximate location of the village.

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#438

predict

Verb

Example sentences

1. Experts cannot always predict market changes.
2. The model predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
3. Past behavior may help us predict future demand.

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#439

model

Verb

Example sentences

1. The scientists built a model of the climate system.
2. This company uses a successful business model.
3. The teacher showed us a model of the human heart.

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#440

simulate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The training program can simulate a real emergency.
2. Scientists simulate weather conditions on a computer.
3. The game simulates running a small business.

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