PARTIAL CORRELATION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Partial Correlation.
Partial Correlation - as a noun
A correlation between two variables when the effects of one or more related variables are removed
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Example Sentences
"In statistics, partial correlation measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables while controlling for the effect of other variables."
"Researchers often use partial correlation to determine if there is a direct link between two variables, even after accounting for other factors."
"A high partial correlation between two variables suggests a strong relationship between them, independent of the effects of other variables."
"Scientists use partial correlation analysis to explore the unique contribution of each variable in a multivariate model."
"By examining partial correlations, researchers can better understand the specific effects of individual variables in a complex system."
