Definition

A person who specializes in the application of statistical methods to historical data in order to analyze economic and social trends.

Example

The cliometrician used data analysis to uncover patterns in historical economic growth.

Conversation

Have you ever met a cliometrician?

No, what exactly do they do?

They analyze historical data using statistical methods.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cliometrician → It is formed from "clio" (from Greek "Kleio", meaning to celebrate or recount) and "metrician" (from Latin "metri", meaning to measure). A cliometrician is someone who measures and analyzes historical data, often using quantitative methods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Clio', the muse of history, who helps us 'recount' the past, combined with 'metrician', which relates to measuring. This helps you remember that a cliometrician is someone who measures historical data.

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