What is another word for rank-order correlation?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈaŋkˈɔːdə kˌɒɹɪlˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Rank-order correlation is a statistical measure that determines the extent to which two variables are related. It is also commonly known as spearman's rank correlation coefficient, and its synonyms include rank correlation, spearman correlation, and nonparametric correlation. This measure is often used in social sciences, psychology, and research studies to determine the significance of two variables and their relationship. A high rank-order correlation indicates a strong positive relationship between two variables, while a low rank-order correlation suggests a weak or negative relationship. Other synonyms for rank-order correlation include monotonic correlation, ordinal correlation, and distance correlation. These terms all refer to the same statistical method used to evaluate the relationship between two variables.
