Die Korrelation
Example: Die Korrelation zwischen Stress und Schlafmangel ist gut dokumentiert.
Definition
"Die Korrelation" refers to a statistical relationship or connection between two or more variables, where changes in one variable are associated with changes in another. It is commonly used to describe how variables like stress and lack of sleep are related.
Etymology
The word "die Korrelation" comes from the Latin 'correlatio,' which means 'a mutual relation.' It entered German through scientific and statistical contexts, emphasizing the concept of variables moving together or influencing each other. Did you know that its roots hint at 'together' and 'relation'?
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"Die Korrelation" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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