6. The conundrum of regression, correlation, association, and agreement
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Regression, correlation, association, and agreement are commonly used statistical terms in medical research, yet their distinctive meanings are not clear to some researchers. This article explains the precise meaning and interpretation of these terms and discusses their inappropriate use in some cases. However, the discussion is brief and focused on fundamentals for our medical colleagues.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Reliability and Agreement in Measurement
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
- Publisher
- Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
- Volume
- 72
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 28–31
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN