The key statistic would be 15,000 in paid attendance.

"The key statistic is that over all, the number of families coming to Las Vegas has increased," he said.

One key statistic can't be denied: Americans want medical liability reform.

The number of households, however, is the key statistic relating to housing demand.

Various arguments can be advanced toward either view, but one key statistic is squarely on my side.

The key statistic for traders today will be the change in nonfarm payroll workers.

If we created a system for rating doctors, I am certain that a key statistic to include would be mortality rates.

The key statistic of the 1930s was three consecutive Scottish Cup wins from 1934, 1935, 1936.

But the key statistic was probably this one: Hingis won 17 of 29 points on her second serve.

The key first-quarter statistic from the Lakers' perspective was rebounds.