statistical tie
A 'statistical tie' often arises in surveys or polls where the results are so close that they fall within the margin of error, making it difficult to declare a clear winner.
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Definition
C1Polls and Surveys
(technical, idiomatic)A situation where the difference in support between two options is within the margin of error, making it hard to determine a clear leader.
Example
- The election results showed a statistical tie, with neither candidate having a clear advantage.
- Due to the statistical tie, the pollsters could not predict a definitive winner.
C1General Statistics
(technical)When measured outcomes of two or more entities are so close that they are statistically indistinguishable.
Example
- The study's results revealed a statistical tie between the two treatment groups.
- In the experiment, the performance of both methods resulted in a statistical tie.
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