STATISTIC (2)

the relative rise or fall of a quantity compared to an earlier moment in time. If a section moved ten tons last week and twelve tons this week, the statistic is rising. If a section moved ten tons last week and only eight tons this week, the statistic is falling. —Life Orientation Course Glossary, May 90, —FSM Specialist Course Approved Glossary Appr. early 1991, —OEC - The Five Conditions App Mar 91