correlation analysis
[kɔr-ə-ˈlā-shən ə-ˈnal-ə-səs]
nounpl: correlation analyses
análise de correlação
1. A statistical method used to measure the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two or more variables
The researcher performed a correlation analysis to determine if there was a relationship between study hours and exam scores.
O pesquisador realizou uma análise de correlação para determinar se havia uma relação entre horas de estudo e notas de exame.
2. A quantitative technique that calculates the correlation coefficient to assess how closely variables move together
Correlation analysis revealed a strong positive relationship between temperature and ice cream sales.
A análise de correlação revelou uma relação positiva forte entre temperatura e vendas de sorvete.
Correlation analysis is fundamental in both American and Brazilian academic and business environments. In Brazil, this term is extensively used in universities, research institutions, and data analysis sectors. The phrase 'correlação não implica causalidade' (correlation does not imply causation) is an important concept emphasized in Portuguese-language statistics education, reflecting the critical thinking valued in academic research across both cultures.
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