Linear correlation Synonyms

Definitions for Linear


  • (adjective) free from irregularities or digressions in course
  • (adjective) of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension
  • (adjective) measured lengthwise

Definitions for Correlation


  • (noun) a reciprocal relation between two or more things
  • (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 statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation)