
correlation
英 /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/ 美 /ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən/
- n. 相关性;关联A relationship in which changes in things are linked
I noticed a correlation between late nights and headaches.
我发现熬夜和头痛之间存在关联。
A strong correlation between income and educational achievement does not necessarily mean that wealth directly causes academic success.
收入与学业成绩高度相关,并不一定意味着财富直接带来学业成功。
搭配
strong correlation 高度相关positive correlation 正相关negative correlation 负相关correlation between ……之间的相关性
辨析提示
correlation不等于causation:相关不代表因果。
词族
correlate (v.)、correlated (adj.)、correlational (adj.)
近义 association、relationship
相关词
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- variation 变化;差异
- crystal 晶体;结晶
- conduct 组织;实施;进行
- psychology 心理学
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