Explanation by analysis of (1) typical norm and its deviations, (2) size of variability and (3) distribution of variables.

Scientific law explaining a phenomenon in probability of occurrence of relationships underlying it.

Mathematical formulas, concepts, techniques and concepts used to analyze statistics of random data.

Percentage or number indicating the probability that a study will obtain a significant statistical effect.

Applying statistical methods to analyze variability of processes to achieve and maintain control over a process and to improve the capability of the process. Also known as Statistical quality control.

Number of observations chosen on a random or systematic basis that will yield generalizations of the population. See sample.

Probability of getting a result from a test by chance and not due to manipulation of data. See statistically significant .

Large set of data representing the population or phenomenon being studied. See statistical significance .

the state and others partaking in some degree of that character, from the ninth year of Hen. II. to the first of Geo. IV.

Lat. In Roman law. One who is made free by will under a condition ; one who has his liberty fixed and appointed at a certain time or on a […]

Lat. In Louisiana. Slaves for a time, who had acquired the right of being free at a time to come, or on a condition which was not fulfilled, or in […]

The status of a person is his legal position or condition. Thus, when we say that the status of a woman after a decree nisi for the dissolution of her […]

Latin-state in which. The existing or current state of affairs.

A previous or last contested state before the current state.

A market approach aimed at keeping things the same and not trying for a larger market share and avoiding competitor confrontation .

A report that summarizes a situation over a set period of time.

Acquisition of an item for its visible sign of belonging to a group or social class .

is that which is introduced or governed by stat ute law, as opposed to the common law or equity. Thus, a court is said to have stat- utory jurisdiction when […]

ranging facts illustrative of the condition and resources of a state. The subject is sometimes divided into (1) historical statistics, or facts which illustrate the former con- dition of a […]

The claim, agreement or right that can’t be subject of any legal action because it is too late after the date has been exceeded. See statute of limitations . See […]

A sum lent unable to be recovered by the lender or creditor legal action as the imposed time limit has been exceeded.

Collection, chronologically, of statutes approved by a legislative body of the country forming the legal code.

an act of the ; legislative body that relates to crime and the various forms of punishment.

a law that is passed by the legislature that will end the confusion about legal rulings in a certain matter.

a law that gives the right to people and corporations to do a thing that they were not previously allowed to do.