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An '''association''' in [[statistics]] is the degree to which the occurrence of two variables or events is linked. Association describes a situation where the likelihood of one event occurring depends on the presence of another event or variable.  
 
An '''association''' in [[statistics]] is the degree to which the occurrence of two variables or events is linked. Association describes a situation where the likelihood of one event occurring depends on the presence of another event or variable.  
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However, an association between two variables does not necessarily imply a cause and effect relationship. The term association and relationship are often used interchangeably.
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However, an association between two variables does not necessarily imply a cause and effect relationship. The terms association and relationship are often used interchangeably.
    
[[Category:Mathematics]]
 
[[Category:Mathematics]]
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