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Diff BW Correlation and Regression

Correlation determines the relationship between two variables, but does not distinguish between independent and dependent variables. Regression analyzes the effect of changing an independent variable on a dependent variable in order to estimate the value of the dependent variable. The main differences are that correlation simply measures the strength of association between variables, while regression seeks to predict the value of one variable based on the other and identifies which is the independent variable affecting the dependent variable.

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Diff BW Correlation and Regression

Correlation determines the relationship between two variables, but does not distinguish between independent and dependent variables. Regression analyzes the effect of changing an independent variable on a dependent variable in order to estimate the value of the dependent variable. The main differences are that correlation simply measures the strength of association between variables, while regression seeks to predict the value of one variable based on the other and identifies which is the independent variable affecting the dependent variable.

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Difference Between Correlation And Regression

Correlation and Regression are the two important concepts in Statistical research, which
is based on variable distribution. A variable distribution is explained as a
classification/distribution of multiple variables. Correlation and Regression are one of the
significant chapters for the Class 12 students. It is very important for students to learn
and understand the differences between these two factors.

Correlation is explained as an analysis which helps us to determine the absence of the


relationship between the two variables – ‘p’ and ‘q’.

Regression too is an analysis, that foretells the value of a dependent variable based on


the value, that is already known of the independent variable

Difference Between Correlation And Regression


As mentioned earlier, Correlation and Regression are the principal units to be studied
while preparing for the 12th Board examinations. Also, it is an important factor for
students to be well aware of the differences between correlation and regression. Below
mentioned are a few key differences between these two aspects.

Correlation Regression

‘Regression’ explains how an


‘Correlation’ as the name says it
independent variable is numerically
determines the interconnection or a co-
associated with the dependent
relationship between the variables.
variable.

In Correlation, both the independent However, in Regression, both the


and dependent values have no dependent and independent variable
difference. are different.

The primary objective of Correlation is, When it comes to regression, its


to find out a quantitative/numerical primary intent is, to reckon the values
value expressing the association of a haphazard variable based on the
between the values. values of the fixed variable.

However, regression specifies the


Correlation stipulates the degree to
effect of the change in the unit, in the
which both of the variables can move
known variable(p) on the evaluated
together.
variable (q).
Regression helps in estimating a
Correlation helps to constitute the
variable’s value based on another given
connection between the two variables.
value.

Hence, these are a few key differences between correlation and regression.

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