Correlation

(noun.) a statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other.

(noun.) a reciprocal relation between two or more things.

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• Standing behind them both, however, is the steam engine, and these three afford a beautiful illustration of the law of correlation of forces. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• We shall presently see that simple inheritance often gives the false appearance of correlation. 查尔斯·达尔文. 物种起源.
• Some other correlations are apparently due to the manner in which natural selection can alone act. 查尔斯·达尔文. 物种起源.

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