correlation

Example Sentences

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Mr. Rock was highlighting the correlation between unemployment and crime, but public safety isn’t the only concern raised by a large population of idle young males.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

That correlation between energy prices and bond yields has drawn a lot of attention in the market, as the two moved in tandem around the start of this month.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Multiple studies since then have also identified a correlation between a woman’s use of antidepressants during pregnancy and her child’s later diagnosis of autism, and to a lesser extent, ADHD.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Here are the S&P 500 stocks in JPMorgan’s U.S. low-volatility basket, based on low volatility, low earnings volatility, high net-income margin, and a high correlation with a quality dividend and a dividend above 1%:

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

A well-known example involves the moderate correlation between milk consumption and the incidence of cancer in various societies.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos