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Statistics & Probability

Correlation

The relationship between two variables on a scatter graph. Can be positive, negative or none.

Definition

Positive: as one rises, the other rises. Negative: as one rises, the other falls. None: no clear pattern. Correlation does not imply causation.

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Scatter graphs and correlation

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