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US
/ˌkɔɹəˈɫeɪʃən/
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[ UK /kˌɒɹɪlˈeɪʃən/ ]
[ UK /kˌɒɹɪlˈeɪʃən/ ]
NOUN
- a statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other
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a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation)
what is the correlation between those two variables? - a reciprocal relation between two or more things
How To Use correlation In A Sentence
- Recent studies have revealed a correlation between prognosis in heart failure and plasma levels of such neurohormones as endothelin, norepinephrine and renin, among others.
- This defense of evidential decision theory is called the tickle defense because it assumes that an introspected condition screens off the correlation between choice and prediction. Causal Decision Theory
- There is also an uncanny correlation of azimuthal phases between $\ell = 3$ and $\ell = 5$. Science Press Release Synopses
- Experiments show that the results of correlation method agree with thosewith a deviation of 1.5 %.
- Correlation of the two regions (Wales and Spain) is achieved by ammonite biostratigraphy; however, the correlation is complicated by diachrony in the ammonite zones, especially around the Pliensbachian / Toarcian boundary.
- Cross-correlation coefficients computed from comparisons of sonograms reflect differences in the spectral and temporal characteristics of the call, as well as differences in signal-to-noise ratio.
- There is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer.
- The calculation of Eq. 32 assumes that there is no correlation between the dwells at very long dwell times.
- In the Apollo period there was a strong negative correlation between budgetary input and scientific output. Infinite in All Directions
- Not a coincidence is my guess, but no one should confuse causation and correlation. Discourse.net: Perspective
