Translation

相関 / 関連 / 相互関係

Meaning

Correlation is a relationship in which two things tend to change together or appear together. It is especially common in research and data. The high-stakes trap is treating correlation as proof of causation.

Examples

• 睡眠時間と成績の間には相関が見られました。
  The study found a correlation between sleep and grades.
• 相関があっても、原因が分かったとは限りません。
  A correlation does not always identify the cause.