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correlation - Dictionary definition and meaning for correlation

CORRELATION

(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
synonyms : correlational statistics
There is a direct correlation between speed and pressure. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) 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?"
synonyms : coefficient of correlation , correlation coefficient
(noun) a reciprocal relation between two or more things
synonyms : correlativity
There is a direct correlation between poverty and poor health. -added by naila_inlas

Origin

< medieval Latin correlation- "mutual relationship" < Latin relation- (see relation)latin>relat- =carry back] added by bimal03

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