correlation

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UK /ˌkɒɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun 3

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

close, good, high, remarkable, significant, strong | clear, obvious

direct, simple

A simple correlation exists between regular exercise and better sleep quality.

broad, general, overall | low, poor, weak | positive | inverse, negative | statistical

VERB + CORRELATION

have

The test results have a strong correlation with students' previous exam scores.

discover, establish, find, observe, show

Researchers discovered a strong correlation between regular exercise and improved mental health.

CORRELATION + VERB

exist

A clear correlation exists between regular exercise and improved sleep quality.

PREP

~ between

Scientists have found a strong correlation between regular exercise and better mental health.

~ with

There is a strong correlation with how much you study and your test scores.

PHRASES

lack of correlation

Definitions

noun

A reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.

clear correlation

positive correlation

One of the several measures of the linear statistical relationship between two random variables, indicating both the strength and direction of the relationship.

For example, scientists can use data from larger studies about the correlation between antibody levels and vaccine efficacy in adults to make a prediction about vaccine efficacy in children.

While there are physiological changes throughout the day that may influence how you handle things, there are bigger correlations between mental health and well-being and time of year, according to Rutledge.

An isomorphism from a projective space to the dual of a projective space, often to the dual of itself.

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Synonyms

noun — a reciprocal relation between two or more things

correlativity

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

clear correlation

Wiktionary

positive correlation

Wiktionary

strong correlation

Wiktionary

The more I study for an exam, the worse I do! I guess correlation does not imply causation.

Tatoeba · #720526

Correlation does not imply causation.

Tatoeba · #1477318

Correlation does not equal causation.

Tatoeba · #1686416

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