Correlation Flashcards

A statistical relationship between two variables, showing how one variable changes in relation to the other.

When one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

When one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

When there is no relationship between two variables.

A graph used to display the relationship between two variables and identify correlation.

A straight line drawn on a scatter graph to show the general direction of the data points.

When the points on a scatter graph are very close to the line of best fit.

When the points on a scatter graph are spread out but still show a general trend.

Describing the type and strength of the relationship between two variables based on a scatter graph.

When a change in one variable directly causes a change in another. Correlation does not imply causation.