---
tag: 0Q5CG2NEQ8
kind: concept
name: Statistic
aliases: [sample-statistic]
msc: [62A01]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statistic
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q1949963
  wikipedia: Statistic
---

## Summary

A statistic is a quantity computed from a sample, by a fixed rule that does not depend on unknown parameters. Examples are the sample mean and the sample maximum.
The node [[statistic|036756NFD6]] gives the precise definition.