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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. | ||
| − | However, an association between two variables does not necessarily imply a cause and effect relationship. The | + | 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]] | ||
Revision as of 21:30, January 14, 2008
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.
However, an association between two variables does not necessarily imply a cause and effect relationship. The terms association and relationship are often used interchangeably.