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correlation definition

cor·re·la·tion (kôr′ə lā′s̸hən, kär′-)

noun

  1. mutual relationship or connection
  2. the degree of relative correspondence, as between two sets of data a correlation of 75%
  3. a correlating or being correlated

Etymology: ML correlatio: see com- & relation

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correlation Synonyms

correlation

n.

interdependence, correspondence, equivalence; see association 2, exchange 2, relationship, similarity.


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correlation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • calculate: This correlation could be investigated further by calculating a cross correlation between the RMSD and chi1 and chi2 angles.

Adjective modifier

  • inverse: This change becomes prominent in advanced stages of the cancer and shows a strong inverse correlation with protein expression.

Modifies a noun

  • coefficient: The correlation coefficient between adjacent pairs of axes can be viewed by clicking an axis with the right mouse button.

Preposition: between

  • severity: And, there was positive correlation between the severity of infection and the number of ESPs that stimulate an antibody response.

Noun used with modifier

  • product-moment: Mantel statistics may turn out significant even if they have values that would seem very low for a Pearson product-moment correlation between two variables.
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