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  1. 10-Apr-2009, 17:02 #1
    pusa
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    Default grammar and spelling

    Does the word "statistics" go with a singular verb (3rd person + -s)?
    What about "statistic"? Kind of emergency, thank you...
  2. 10-Apr-2009, 17:48 #2
    abdmlkbd
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    Default Re: grammar and spelling

    Yes:
    He teaches statistics.

    Statistics is name of the Subject OR a particular branch of study
    But
    Statistic means 'A datum that can be represented numerically'
  3. 10-Apr-2009, 17:50 #3
    zenitram25
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    Default Re: grammar and spelling

    Could you please show the words in context, ie: in the sentence you want to translate?
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