linear relationship

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a relationship between two variables that can be represented by a straight line on a graph

linearADJECTIVE + NOUN

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relationship

Examples (10)

  • The data showed a strong linear relationship between temperature and ice cream sales.
  • Economists often look for a linear relationship between economic growth and employment rates.
  • We plotted the points and observed a clear linear relationship.
  • There is no direct linear relationship between effort and success in every scenario.
  • A simple regression model assumes a linear relationship between the dependent and independent variables.
  • Students were asked to identify if a linear relationship existed in the given dataset.
  • The study failed to establish a statistically significant linear relationship.
  • Understanding the linear relationship helps predict future outcomes.
  • Her research explored the linear relationship between study hours and exam scores.
  • If the graph forms a straight line, it indicates a linear relationship.