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correlation

/kɒrˈɛl.eɪ.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does correlation mean?

noun

A statistical measure that calculates the degree of relationship between two variables. It can be positive, negative, or zero, indicating the direction and strength of the relationship.

Example

"The correlation between the amount of coffee consumed and the number of hours slept was found to be negative, indicating that as coffee consumption increased, sleep duration decreased."

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