Significant Association

Definition

When analyzing data, significant association refers to a relationship between two variables that is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone. It suggests that there is a meaningful connection or correlation between the variables being examined.

Related terms

Correlation Coefficient: A statistical measure that quantifies the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables.

Hypothesis Testing: A statistical method used to determine if there are significant differences or associations between variables.

p-value: In hypothesis testing, it represents the probability of obtaining results at least as extreme as observed when assuming there is no true association or difference.