correlation
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In the film, the temporal correlation between increased use of plastics and decreasing sperm count is presented as causative.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
That correlation broke down as the war progressed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
When I point out this apparent correlation to Panella, he tells me he sees it all the time.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
But there might be another, less promising explanation, according to Krinsky: The correlation between bitcoin and software stocks may simply be starting to break down.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
The correlation is probably explained by the relative wealth of these societies, bringing about both increased milk consumption and more cancer due to greater longevity.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
Vocabulary lists containing correlation
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