statist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who believes in the importance of statistical data and its application to political or social issues.

  - "The statist was convinced that the data proved the need for greater government intervention."
  - "As a statist, she believed that the economy should be managed by experts using statistical models."

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Variants

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statist , statists , anti-statist , anti-statists , antistatist , antistatists

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'statistikos', meaning 'pertaining to the state'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'statist' was first used in a political context by the French philosopher Auguste Comte in the 19th century.

2. The term 'statist' is sometimes used pejoratively to refer to someone who places too much faith in statistics and ignores other important factors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Statistical analysis: A methodology for analyzing data using statistical techniques to identify patterns and trends.

2. Statistical modeling: A process for creating mathematical models based on statistical data to help understand and predict real-world phenomena.

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Culture

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The term 'statist' has been used in various contexts, including political theory and economics. In political theory, it refers to a person who advocates for the use of statistics and data to inform government policy. In economics, it can refer to someone who supports a statist approach to economic planning, where the government plays a large role in managing the economy.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a statist is someone who believes in the power of statistics.

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