상호 관계나 관련성.
A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things, often implying interdependence.
예문:
"There is a strong correlation between regular exercise and improved mental health."
"We need to examine the correlation between the company's marketing efforts and its sales figures."
"Historians often look for correlations between economic downturns and major political shifts."
두 변수 간의 통계적 관계 정도를 나타내는 척도 또는 작용.
In statistics, the degree to which two or more variables show a tendency to change together; often quantified by a correlation coefficient.
예문:
"The analysis yielded a high positive correlation, suggesting that as variable A increases, variable B also tends to increase."
"Calculating the correlation coefficient helps researchers determine the strength and direction of the linear relationship."