La corrélation
Example: La corrélation entre le sommeil et la concentration est forte.
Definition
"La corrélation" 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 often used in research to indicate how strongly variables are related, such as the correlation between sleep and concentration.
Etymology
The word "la corrélation" comes from the Latin 'correlatio', meaning 'mutual relationship'. It entered French through scientific and mathematical contexts to describe the interdependence between variables. Did you know? The term is widely used in statistics to measure the degree of association, but its roots highlight the idea of things 'running together' or being linked.
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"La corrélation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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