Correlation Persistence Framework (CET): A Correlation-First Measurement Method for Open Systems

Correlation Entanglement Framework (CET) introduces a correlation-first measurement approach for analyzing persistence in complex systems without assuming specific causal mechanisms or physical ontologies. The framework defines a dimensionless observable, Correlation Persistence Length (CPL) , to quantify normalized correlation behavior following perturbation. CPL measures the cumulative persistence of an observable relative to its baseline, enabling comparison across heterogeneous domains. An initial proxy application is presented using behavioral cohort data to demonstrate methodological implementation. The analysis is explicitly descriptive and does not assert physical, quantum, gravitational, or cosmological claims. CET is positioned as a methodological contribution to systems modeling and time-series analysis. All interpretations remain within the scope of observable correlation behavior. Limitations, replication requirements, and domain constraints are explicitly stated. The framework is released to invite critique, refinement, and cross-domain replication. This project demonstrates the internal consistency and empirical computability of the proposed correlation persistence framework within a limited dataset. Broader validation requires independent replication and cross-domain testing.