# How Statistical Items help you visualize data

Statistics process and visualize data. They help you focus on the most relevant information in the system (for example, trends in network traffic) and find changes and anomalies in network traffic.

You can use statistics in Overviews and Reports, and when you browse Logs or Connections. Filters are available to help you find information.

Statistical items count log entries, summaries of log fields included in those entries (like traffic volumes in log data containing accounting information), or specified statistical data (counter items). The items are organized based on the component types, as the runtime data they produce is different.

Note: Log entries are referred to as records in the item names.