covariation

/koʊˌvɛriˈeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process or fact of two or more variables changing together in a related way.
    • The covariation between exercise and heart health is well documented.
    • There is a clear covariation between hours of study and exam performance.
    • Scientists study covariation to find patterns in complex data sets.
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