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