Statistics is a branch of math that involves the collection, description, analysis, and inference of conclusions from quantitative data. But what is a statistic? Let’s find out. The word statistic is ...

Want to brush up on your descriptive writing? Learn to use adjectives, imagery, alliteration and onomatopoeia in this BBC Bitesize KS3 English guide.

For example, descriptive statistics can be used to calculate the percentage of a population that supports the policies of a particular president.

Descriptive analytics refers to a process whereby historical data is interpreted to understand changes in business operations.