Correlation

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"Correlation" in a Sentence (16 examples)

The more I study for an exam, the worse I do! I guess correlation does not imply causation.

Correlation does not imply causation.

Correlation does not equal causation.

Correlation doesn't imply causation.

We assessed reliability using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient and validity using the correlation analysis.

The traditional definition of criterion validity is the correlation of a scale with some other measure of the trait under study, ideally a 'gold standard'.

A team of British scientists has discovered what is apparently a “strong correlation” between a person's beliefs and the structure of his or her brain.

No correlation was found.

Is there a direct correlation?

William has discovered a correlation between the location of Mayan cities and the position of stars in constellations.

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clear correlation

positive correlation

strong correlation

weak correlation

For example, scientists can use data from larger studies about the correlation between antibody levels and vaccine efficacy in adults to make a prediction about vaccine efficacy in children.

While there are physiological changes throughout the day that may influence how you handle things, there are bigger correlations between mental health and well-being and time of year, according to Rutledge.

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