correlation
correlation Lexical Profile
correlation Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things, in which one thing affects, depends on, or regularly occurs with another.
"The researchers found a strong correlation between regular physical exercise and improved sleep quality."
A statistical measure that expresses the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together or are linearly related.
"A positive correlation coefficient indicates that as one variable increases, the other tends to increase as well."
The act or process of establishing a mutual or reciprocal relationship between different things or sets of data.
"The correlation of historical climate records with tree-ring data allowed scientists to reconstruct ancient weather patterns."
Word Nuance & Usage
In scientific and statistical contexts, 'correlation' should not be confused with 'causation'; a correlation merely indicates that two variables change together, not that one directly causes the other.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Medieval Latin correlatio, formed from the prefix com- ('together') and relatio ('a carrying back' or 'relation'), from Latin referre.