correlation testing
[kɔr-ə-ˈlā-shən ˈtes-tiŋ]
nounpl: correlation testings
teste de correlação
1. A statistical method used to determine the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables
Correlation testing revealed a strong positive relationship between study hours and exam scores.
O teste de correlação revelou uma relação positiva forte entre horas de estudo e notas de exame.
2. The process of analyzing whether two data sets move together in a predictable pattern
The researchers performed correlation testing to assess the connection between temperature and ice cream sales.
Os pesquisadores realizaram um teste de correlação para avaliar a conexão entre temperatura e vendas de sorvete.
3. Statistical hypothesis testing involving correlation coefficients such as Pearson's r or Spearman's rho
Correlation testing using Pearson's coefficient indicated no significant relationship between the variables.
O teste de correlação usando o coeficiente de Pearson indicou nenhuma relação significativa entre as variáveis.
Correlation testing is a fundamental concept in both Brazilian and American academic and business contexts, particularly in fields like psychology, economics, and market research. In Brazil, this term is predominantly used in educational and scientific settings, while in the USA it appears frequently in business analytics and data science fields. The phrase 'correlation is not causation' is widely recognized in both cultures as an important cautionary principle.
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