Meaning & Definition of word "Correlation"

noun:

• 1. A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
  • Example: There is a strong correlation between physical exercise and mental health.
• 2. A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.
  • Example: The study found a positive correlation between income level and education attainment.
• 3. The degree to which two variables move in relation to each other.
  • Example: Researchers are examining the correlation of climate change with wildlife migration patterns.
• 4. In psychology, a connection between two phenomena that suggests that one may cause the other.
  • Example: She noted a correlation between increased screen time and symptoms of anxiety in teenagers.
• 5. The relationship between the presence of one factor and another.
  • Example: The correlation of diet and health outcomes has been widely studied.