Mathematics A-Level
Correlation and association
What Correlation and association means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Correlation and association
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Described informally using terms such as strong, weak, positive or negative, referring to how closely points follow a straight-line pattern.
Topics that use Correlation and association
- L: Data presentation and interpretation (AQA A-Level)
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