Association

Definition

Association refers to a statistical relationship between two variables where changes in one variable tend to be related to changes in another variable. It does not imply causation but indicates some form of connection.

Related terms

Correlation Coefficient: The correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of linear association between two variables. It ranges from -1 (perfect negative correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation).

Scatterplot: A scatterplot is a graphical representation of data points plotted on a graph with two variables on different axes. It helps visualize associations between variables.

Causation: Causation refers to a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables, where changes in one variable directly influence changes in the other variable.