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Correlated refers to the statistical relationship between two or more variables. When two variables are correlated, changes in one variable are associated with changes in the other. This relationship can be positive, negative, or neutral. A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other also tends to increase. Conversely, a negative correlation suggests that as one variable increases, the other tends to decrease. A neutral or zero correlation implies no relationship between the variables.

Correlation is often measured using the correlation coefficient, which quantifies the strength and direction of the relationship. The most common correlation coefficient is Pearson's r, which measures linear relationships between two continuous variables. Other types of correlation coefficients, such as Spearman's rho, are used for ordinal or non-linear relationships.

Correlation does not imply causation. Just because two variables are correlated does not mean that one causes the other. For example, the correlation between ice cream sales and drowning incidents does not mean that eating ice cream causes drowning. Other factors, such as temperature, might be the true cause of both variables.

Correlation is widely used in various fields, including economics, psychology, and biology, to understand relationships between variables and make predictions. However, it is essential to consider the context and limitations of correlation when interpreting results.