Negative Correlation (Noun)
Meaning
A correlation in which large values of one variable are associated with small values of the other; the correlation coefficient is between 0 and -1.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- There is a negative correlation between the amount of exercise people do and their body mass index, indicating that those who exercise more tend to have lower BMIs.
- A study found a negative correlation between the price of a product and its demand, meaning that as the price increases, the demand decreases.
- Research has shown a negative correlation between the level of education and the likelihood of being unemployed, suggesting that those with higher levels of education are less likely to be unemployed.
- The data revealed a negative correlation between the amount of time spent watching TV and the level of physical activity, indicating that those who watch more TV tend to be less active.
- There is a negative correlation between the number of hours worked and job satisfaction, suggesting that working longer hours can lead to lower job satisfaction.