六级The studies also ran up against many methodological challenges, the biggest of which centered on the old statistical saying, "Correlation does not equal causation."

这些研究还遇到了许多方法上的挑战，其中最大的挑战集中在古老的统计谚语“相关性不等于因果关系”上

2018年12月六级真题（第一套）听力 Section C

考研Although a correlation between them leaving and subsequent bad performance at the firm is suggestive, it does not mean that such directors are always jumping off a sinking ship.

尽管他们离开公司与随后在公司的糟糕表现之间存在着某种关联，但这并不意味着这些董事总是从一艘正在下沉的船上跳下来。

2011年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ

考研The correlation between happiness and investment was particularly strong for younger firms, which the authors attribute to "less codified decision making process" and the possible presence of "younger and less experienced managers who are more likely to b

对于年轻的公司来说，幸福感和投资之间的相关性特别强，作者将其归因于“不太规范的决策过程”和可能存在的“更年轻、经验更少、更有可能

2016年考研真题（英语二）完形填空 Section Ⅰ

六级Science has shown a clear correlation between high stress levels in workers and absenteeism ( ' , 旷工 ), reduced productivity, disengagement and high turnover.

科学已经表明，工人的高压力水平与旷工之间存在着明显的相关性，旷工 ), 生产力降低、人员流失和高周转率。

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六级Even the Harvard study did not prove a direct correlation but noted strong associations between exposure and risk of behavioral issues.

即使是哈佛大学的研究也没有证明两者之间有直接的相关性，但指出暴露与行为问题风险之间有着密切的联系。

2015年12月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section A

六级Research has found that there is a direct correlation between lack of recovery and increased incidence of health and safety problems.

研究发现，缺乏康复与健康和安全问题的发生率增加之间存在直接的相关性。

2018年12月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section B

六级Science has shown a clear correlation between high stress levels in workers and absenteeism(旷工), reduced productivity, disengagement and high turnover.

科学表明，工人的高压力水平与旷工之间存在着明显的相关性(旷工), 生产力降低、人员流失和高周转率。

2016年12月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section B