Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
correlation
noun
/ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən/
Definition
A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
Examples
- There is a strong correlation between education level and income.
- Researchers often study the correlation between diet and health outcomes.
Meaning
Correlation refers to how two or more variables change together. If they tend to increase or decrease together, they are positively correlated. If one increases while the other decreases, they are negatively correlated.
Synonyms
- relationship
- connection
- association
