Correlation

Definition

Correlation refers to a statistical relationship between two variables where changes in one variable are associated with changes in another variable. However, correlation does not imply causation.

Related terms

Scatterplot: A scatterplot is a graph that displays the relationship between two variables by plotting points on a coordinate plane.

Positive Correlation: Positive correlation occurs when both variables increase or decrease together.

Negative Correlation: Negative correlation happens when one variable increases while the other decreases.