Correlation 相关性--线性相关程度的数据统计方法

1. 概要

What is correlation?

什么是correlation

Correlation is a statistical measure that expresses extent to which two variables are linear related(meaning they change together at a constant rate).It's a common tool for describing simple relationships without making a statement about cause and effect.

Correlation是表达两个变量是线性相关程度的数据统计方法（也就是两个变量会以固定的比率一起改变）。在没有做因果关系陈述下，Corrrelation是一个描述简单关系的常用工具。

How is correlation measured?

如何衡量Correlation?

The sample correlation coefficient, r,quantifies the strength of the relationship.Correlations are also tested for statistical significance.

样本相关系数*r*量化了关系强度。相关性也是统计意义所在。

What are some limitations of correlation analysis?

相关性分析的限制条件有哪些？

Correlation can't look at the presence or effect of other variables outside of the two being explored.Importantly,correlation doesn't tell us about cause and effect.Correla