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statistics
When referring to the science or subject of study, "statistics" is treated as a singular noun (e.g., "Statistics is a difficult subject"). When referring to individual pieces of data or numbers, it is treated as a plural noun (e.g., "The statistics show a decline in crime").
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is at a PTA meeting while Eleanor is at home on her iPad.
Eleanor Smith
KAREN THE NEWS SAYS 90 PERCENT OF KIDS ARE LATE. WHERE ARE THESE STATISTICS FROM?
Karen Smith
Stop falling for clickbait, Eleanor. It's totally made up.
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Eleanor is using her index finger to type in all caps, reflecting her tech-illiteracy. Karen uses the term 'clickbait' (slang for sensationalized web content) to dismiss the dubious statistics Eleanor found online, highlighting their strained and exasperated dynamic.