Kategorier: Alle - variables - correlation - strengths - prediction

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Correlation

The mathematical technique of correlation is used to summarize data and determine the degree and direction of the relationship between two or more variables. It is particularly useful in scenarios where manipulating the variables is impractical or unethical.

Correlation

Correlation

Examples

Ecology

Strengths

used as a basis for prediction
used when it is impractical and/or unethical to manipulate the variables
used when the experimental method cannot

Description

determine the degree and direction of relationship between two or more variables
mathematical technique for summarizing data

Limitations

it does not prove nor disprove that the relationship is a cause-and-effect relationship
correlation does not, cannot, prove causation