Correlate
Correlate
Correlate (/kɔːrɪleɪt/, from Latin correlatus meaning "brought together") is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, statistics, and psychology. It refers to the statistical relationship between two or more variables where a change in one variable is associated with a change in another variable.
Medical Usage
In medicine, the term correlate is used to describe the relationship between two or more measurements or observations. For example, a doctor might look for a correlate between a patient's symptoms and their medical history or test results. This can help in diagnosing and treating diseases.
Statistical Usage
In statistics, a correlate is a single variable that is used in a correlation analysis. This analysis measures the degree to which two variables are related. The result of a correlation analysis is often expressed as a correlation coefficient, which ranges from -1 to 1.
Psychological Usage
In psychology, the term correlate is used to describe a relationship between two variables, such as a person's behavior and their environment. For example, a psychologist might study the correlate between stress levels and sleep quality.
Related Terms
- Correlation coefficient
- Correlation analysis
- Variable (statistics)
- Measurement (medicine)
- Observation (medicine)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Correlate
- Wikipedia's article - Correlate
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