Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

direct-correlation

noun

/dəˈrɛkt ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən/

Definition

A direct correlation refers to a relationship between two variables in which they move in the same direction; as one variable increases, the other variable also increases, or as one decreases, the other decreases.

Examples

There is a direct correlation between study time and exam scores.
Researchers found a direct correlation between exercise and improved mental health.
In the analysis, the data showed a clear direct correlation between income levels and spending habits.

Meaning

This term is often used in statistics and research to describe how closely related two factors are. If two factors have a direct correlation, changes in one factor will directly affect the other.