The Word Statistic Is Derived from the German Word Meaning

question 17

Multiple Choice

The word statistic is derived from the German word meaning

• A) "applied mathematics."
• B) "facts about a state."
• C) "census or survey."
• D) "political economy."

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Definitions:

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