Korelasi
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A statistical or conceptual relationship between two or more variables, indicating the degree to which a change in one variable is associated with a change in another. In scientific contexts, “correlation” does not necessarily imply causation, but rather describes the degree of association or co-variation between observed variables.
Synonyms & Variants
asosiasi
Often used interchangeably with 'korelasi' in research contexts, but 'asosiasi' has a broader scope.
hubungan
More general and less statistically specific than 'korelasi'.
keterkaitan
Used in formal contexts but more descriptive in nature and does not always carry a quantitative meaning.
nyambung
A colloquial term indicating a match or connection between two things or conversations.
sambung-sinambung
A state of continuous connection or being interrelated with one another.
relevansi
Loosely synonymous in everyday usage, but 'relevansi' carries no statistical meaning.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word korelasi derives from the Latin correlatio, a compound of the prefix co- (together, jointly) and relatio (relation), itself derived from the verb referre (to carry back, to relate). The term entered Indonesian through Dutch correlatie and English correlation, following the development of statistical science in the 19th century. The modern statistical concept of correlation was notably popularized by Francis Galton and Karl Pearson through the development of the Pearson correlation coefficient. In contemporary Indonesian usage, the term is widely employed in academic, research, and scientific discourse to describe the degree of association between variables.
Real-world Usage
Ada korelasi kuat antara tingkat pendidikan dan pendapatan seseorang.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.