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Correlate

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Causal ConnectionPlay
Understanding that 'correlate' suggests a relationship where one thing may impact another. SlideSun exposure correlates with an increased risk of skin cancer.
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Not Always DirectPlay
'Correlate' doesn't mean two things are directly causing each other; the link can be indirect. SlideIce cream sales correlate with drowning incidents, but one doesn't cause the other.
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Association DegreePlay
'Correlate' can express different degrees of association, from weak to strong. SlideResearch shows that job satisfaction weakly correlates with income level.