Phi Correlation (Noun)
Meaning
An index of the relation between any two sets of scores that can both be represented on ordered binary dimensions (e.g., male-female).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The researcher calculated the phi correlation between the students' sex and their preferred school subject to determine any underlying patterns.
- The phi correlation between smoking status and presence of lung disease in the patient data revealed a moderate association.
- The study used phi correlation to analyze the relationship between eye color and the ability to roll one's tongue.
- To investigate the association between hand dominance and sports preference, the researchers computed the phi correlation coefficient.
- The phi correlation between hair color and preference for outdoor activities showed no significant relationship in the surveyed population.