- rank correlation
- noun Date: 1907 a measure of correlation depending on rank
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
rank correlation
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Rank correlation — In statistics, rank correlation is the study of relationships between different rankings on the same set of items. It measures the correspondence between two rankings and assesses its significance. Correlation coefficientsTwo of the more popular… … Wikipedia
rank correlation — noun : a measure of correlation depending on rank * * * ˈrank correlation 7 [rank correlation] noun uncountable (statistics) a method for finding to what extent two s … Useful english dictionary
rank correlation coefficient — the correlation coefficient of two variables calculated after ranks have been substituted for actual values. See also Kendall rank correlation c. and Spearman rank correlation c … Medical dictionary
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Kendall rank correlation coefficient (tau) — Ken·dall rank correlation coefficient (tau) (kenґdəl) [Maurice George Kendall, British statistician, 1907–1983] see under coefficient … Medical dictionary
Spearman rank correlation coefficient (rho) — Spear·man rank correlation coefficient (rho) (spērґmən) [Charles Edward Spearman, British psychologist, 1863–1945] see under coefficient … Medical dictionary
