correlation coefficient

[/ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən koʊˈɛfɪʃənt/]
nounpl: correlation coefficients
coeficiente de correlação
1. A statistical measure that quantifies the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 to +1
The correlation coefficient between height and weight is 0.85, indicating a strong positive relationship.
O coeficiente de correlação entre altura e peso é 0,85, indicando uma relação positiva forte.
2. In statistics, a numerical value that represents how closely two variables move together
A correlation coefficient of -0.92 shows a very strong negative relationship between the variables.
Um coeficiente de correlação de -0,92 mostra uma relação negativa muito forte entre as variáveis.
The correlation coefficient is a fundamental concept in statistics and data science, widely used in academic research, economics, and business analytics in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian universities, it is commonly taught in statistics and research methodology courses. The term is standardized across both Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking academic communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Pearson correlation coefficientcorrelationcorrelation indexr-value

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coeficiente de correlação
Standard term used in academic and statistical contexts
São Paulo
coeficiente de correlação
Common in universities and research institutions
Portugal
coeficiente de correlação
Same term used in Portuguese academic contexts
USA (Academic)
correlation coefficient
Primary term in English-speaking statistical and research communities

Related Words

linear regressionPearson's rSpearman's rank correlationcovariancestandard deviationvariance

Related Idioms & Phrases

strong positive correlation
weak negative correlation
perfect correlation
no correlation
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