Korrelaten
Korrelaten is a term used in statistics and data analysis to describe variables that show a statistical association with a specified target variable. The concept is closely related to, but distinct from, correlation in the sense of a single coefficient; korrelaten emphasizes the collection of multiple variables that move with the target variable, potentially in both positive and negative directions. The term is derived from the Dutch word cor-relatie and is used mainly in Dutch-language statistical literature.
Korrelaten are identified during exploratory data analysis or feature selection. Common methods include calculating correlation coefficients
Interpretation of korrelaten requires caution: correlation does not imply causation, and spurious correlations can arise from
Applications span social sciences, epidemiology, marketing, and finance, where researchers seek to understand factors that accompany