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statistilist

Statistilist is a term used in some discussions to describe a person who focuses on the creation and analysis of lists of statistics. In this sense, a statistilist emphasizes data cataloging and presentation—assembling discrete data points into accessible lists, datasets, or reference tables—alongside or as a complement to traditional statistical analysis. The term is not widely recognized in standard dictionaries and does not refer to a single, established profession; its meaning can vary by context.

Origins and usage: The coinage appears to blend elements of “statistics” and the agent noun suffix “-ist,”

Relation to similar roles: A statistilist is sometimes contrasted with a statistician (who performs modeling, hypothesis

See also: statistician, data scientist, data curator, data journalist, information designer, data librarian.

with
an
informal
nod
to
the
word
“list.”
It
is
most
commonly
encountered
in
informal
writing,
data-journalism
discussions,
or
speculative
or
humorous
contexts
where
precise
terminology
is
less
important
than
the
idea
of
organizing
statistics
in
list
form.
testing,
and
inference)
and
with
a
data
curator
or
data
editor
(who
manages
data
quality
and
accessibility).
In
practice,
the
label
may
be
applied
loosely
to
individuals
who
work
on
data
documentation,
data
storytelling,
or
the
design
of
statistical
dashboards
that
emphasize
lists
or
enumerations
of
facts.