Correlation
11Correlation — In probability theory and statistics, correlation, (often measured as a correlation coefficient), indicates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two random variables. In general statistical usage, correlation or co relation …
12correlation — The degree of relationship between two sets of data. A correlation near plus 1, called a positive correlation, indicates that changes in one set of data are closely related to changes in the other set and that the data sets change in the same… …
13Corrélation — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « corrélation », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) en science cognitive, corrélation, lien… …
14Correlation — See: Correlation coefficient. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * A statistical tool that measures the degree to which two variables move together. A correlation of 1 means that the two variables move together exactly, while a… …
15correlation — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ close, good, high, remarkable, significant, strong ▪ clear, obvious ▪ direct …
16correlation */ — UK [ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌkɔrəˈleɪʃ(ə)n] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms correlation : singular correlation plural correlations formal a connection or relationship between two or more things that is not caused by chance. A positive… …
17Correlation — In the world of finance, a statistical measure of how two securities move in relation to each other. Correlations are used in advanced portfolio management. Correlation is computed into what is known as the correlation coefficient, which ranges… …
18correlation — cor|re|la|tion [ ,kɔrə leıʃn ] noun FORMAL 1. ) count or uncount a connection or relationship between two or more things that is not caused by chance. A positive correlation means that two things are likely to exist together; a negative… …
19correlation — correlational, adj. /kawr euh lay sheuhn, kor /, n. 1. mutual relation of two or more things, parts, etc. 2. the act of correlating or state of being correlated. 3. Statistics. the degree to which two or more attributes or measurements on the… …
20correlation — cor|re|la|tion [ˌkɔrıˈleıʃən US ˌko: , ˌka: ] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Medieval Latin; Origin: correlatio, from Latin com ( COM ) + relatio relation ] [U and C] a connection between two ideas, facts etc, especially when one may be the cause of the… …
