What is another word for coefficient of relationship?
Pronunciation: [kˌə͡ʊɪfˈɪʃənt ɒv ɹɪlˈe͡ɪʃənʃˌɪp] (IPA) 
The coefficient of relationship refers to the level of biological relation between two individuals, usually used to quantify the likelihood of sharing genetic material due to their familial connection. Alternative terms that can be used interchangeably include the kinship coefficient or the degree of relatedness, which both convey the same meaning. Additionally, the coefficient of correlation is a statistical term used to measure the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables, while the coefficient of determination refers to the extent to which the variation in a dependent variable can be explained by its relationship with an independent variable. Although they differ in application, all of these coefficients involve measuring the closeness of a relationship.
