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description: "Correlation is when two variables move together in a pattern. AP CSP tests one big idea about it: correlation does not prove causation (EK DAT-2.A.3)."
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# Correlation — AP CSP Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

Correlation refers to a statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables are related or move together in a consistent way.

## Related Study Guides

- [2.3 Extracting Information from Data](/ap-comp-sci-p/unit-2/extracting-information-data/study-guide/EFuLgc6tL71cegDFjXRl)

## Review

### Related Terms

- Causation: Causation refers to a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables where one variable directly influences changes in another variable.
- Regression Analysis: Regression analysis is a statistical technique used to model and analyze the relationship between dependent and independent variables.
- Scatter Plot: A scatter plot is a graph that displays values for two variables as points on Cartesian coordinates. It helps visualize correlations between variables.