correlation analysis

any of various statistical procedures for identifying relationships among variables and determining their strength or degree. Canonical analysis and factor analysis are examples. Correlation analyses make no inferences about causality (compare causal analysis). Also called association analysis.

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May 10th 2024

trochlear nerve

the fourth cranial nerve, which contains motor fibers supplying the superior oblique muscle of the eyeball.