correlation
[ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən (UK) / ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən (US)]
nounfemininepl: correlations / correlações
correlação
1. A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
There is a strong correlation between exercise and good health.
Há uma forte correlação entre exercício e boa saúde.
2. In statistics, a measure of the degree to which two variables are linearly related
The correlation coefficient indicates how closely the two datasets are related.
O coeficiente de correlação indica o quão próximo os dois conjuntos de dados estão relacionados.
3. A process of establishing a mutual relationship or correspondence
The correlation of the data with previous studies confirmed our hypothesis.
A correlação dos dados com estudos anteriores confirmou nossa hipótese.
The term 'correlation' is widely used in both Brazilian and American scientific, academic, and business contexts. In Brazil, it is particularly common in statistics, research, and data analysis fields. The phrase 'correlation is not causation' is a frequently cited principle in both cultures to warn against misinterpreting statistical relationships.
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