Covariance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004742",
  "term": "Covariance",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A statistical measure that quantifies the degree to which two random variables change together. A positive covariance indicates that the variables tend to increase or decrease simultaneously, while a negative covariance suggests an inverse relationship. It is calculated as the expected value of the product of the deviations of the two variables from their respective means.",
  "see_also": [
    "correlation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/covariance/"
}