Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inverse-correlation
noun
ɪnˈvɜrs kɔrˈleɪʃən
Definition
A relationship between two variables in which an increase in one variable results in a decrease in the other variable, and vice versa.
Examples
- There is an inverse correlation between hours spent studying and the number of errors made on the test.
- The research found an inverse correlation between the price of a product and the quantity sold.
- In the data, we observed an inverse correlation between physical activity levels and rates of obesity.
Meaning
Inverse correlation indicates that as one factor rises, the other falls, showing a negative association between the two variables.
Synonyms
- negative correlation
- inverse relationship
- anti-correlation
