Correlation analysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002599",
  "term": "Correlation analysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A statistical method used to examine the relationship between two or more variables, often applied in physical organic chemistry to relate structural changes to reactivity or spectroscopic properties. It involves developing mathematical models, such as linear free-energy relationships, to quantify these relationships. The Hammett equation is a well-known example of a correlation analysis used to predict reaction rates.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "linear free-energy relation",
    "quantitative structure-activity relationships"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1101 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/correlation-analysis/"
}