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correlation

[kawr-uh-ley-shuhn, kor-] / ˌkɔr əˈleɪ ʃən, ˌkɒr- /


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Correlation data show that bitcoin’s relationship with large-cap technology shares at large remains elevated, while its relationship with the semiconductor and software sectors has begun to break down.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Correlation analysis further showed that higher ROS and MDA levels were linked to greater softening and water loss.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Correlation and causality is something for statisticians, political scientists and sociologists.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

But to repeat basic logic: Correlation does not prove causation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

In 1918, Fisher published his analysis in a paper entitled “The Correlation between Relatives on the Supposition of Mendelian Inheritance.”

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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