Definition and meaning of correlation:

correlation - a relation between a variable and one or more related variables

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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In probability theory and statistics, correlation, also called correlation coefficient, is a numeric measure of the strength of linear relationship between two random variables. In general statistical usage, correlation or co-relation refers to the departure of two variables from independence. In this broad sense there are several coefficients, measuring the degree of correlation, adapted to the nature of data. A number of different coefficients are used for different situations. The best known is the Pearson prod ...

Including:

• Correlation - Pearson's product-moment coefficient
• Correlation - Mathematical properties
• Correlation - The sample correlation
• Correlation - Non-parametric correlation coefficients
• Correlation - Other measures of dependence among random variables
• Correlation - Copulas and correlation
• Correlation - Correlation matrices
• Correlation - Correlation does not imply causation

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Correlation - Mathematical properties. The correlation ρX, Y between two random variables X and Y with expected values μX and μY and standard deviations σX and σY is defined as: Since μX = E(X), σX2 = E(X2) − E2(XSee also:

Correlation, Correlation - Pearson's product-moment coefficient, Correlation - Mathematical properties, Correlation - The sample correlation, Correlation - Non-parametric correlation coefficients, Correlation - Other measures of dependence among random variables, Correlation - Copulas and correlation, Correlation - Correlation matrices, Correlation - Correlation does not imply causation

Read more here: » Correlation: Encyclopedia II - Correlation - Pearson's product-moment coefficient

Correlation of Forces. See CONSERVATION OF ENERGY

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Autocorrelation is a mathematical tool used frequently in signal processing for analysing functions or series of values, such as time domain signals. It is the cross-correlation of a signal with itself. Autocorrelation is useful for finding repeating patterns in a signal, such as determining the presence of a periodic signal which has been buried under noise, or identifying the fundamental frequency of a signal which doesn't actually contain that frequency component, but implies it with many harmonic frequencies. Autocor ...

Including:

• Autocorrelation - Definitions
• Autocorrelation - Statistics
• Autocorrelation - Signal processing
• Autocorrelation - Properties
• Autocorrelation - Applications

Read more here: » Autocorrelation: Encyclopedia - Autocorrelation

Over the decades much discussion has focussed on finding the exact correlation between the Mayan Long Count and the Gregorian calendar. Most researchers in the field have now come to agree that the so-called GMT correlation, placing the beginning of the Long Count 4 Ahau 8 Cumku on the Julian day 584 283, August 11, 3114 BC, is correct. This means by consequence that it will end on December 21, 2012 and most, such as Jose Arguelles, John Jenkins and Terence McKenna, who have taken an interest in the calendar of the Maya, have endorsed this date as the end of the current cycle.

Read more here: » Mayan Calendar: Why the Creation Cycles do not end December 21, 2012, but October 28, 2011

Correlation Coefficient:

A mathematical index of the degree of association between two or more measures.

(See also: Correlation Coefficient , Psychic, Psychic Dictionary, Parapsychology, Parapsychology Dictionary)

For stochastic processes, including those that arise in statistical mechanics and Euclidean quantum field theory, a correlation function is the correlation between random variables at two different points in space or time. If one considers the correlation function between random variables at the same point but at two different times then one refers to this as the autocorrelation function. If there are multiple random variables in the problem then correlation functions of the same random variable are also sometimes called autocorrelation. Correlation functions of different rando ...

Including:

• Correlation function - Definition
• Correlation function - Properties of probability distributions

Read more here: » Correlation function: Encyclopedia - Correlation function

Kirlian Photography can be used to show how chiropractic influences the flow of energy thru the body after treatment. Research presented by Michael Courtney.

Read more here: » Kirlian Photography: Chiropractic and Kirlian Photography - Viewing the Body's Energy Flow

Why did the ancient Mayan or pre-Maya choose December 21st, 2012 A.D., as the end of their Long Count calendar? This article will cover some recent research. Scholars have known for decades that the 13-baktun cycle of the Mayan "Long Count" system of timekeeping was set to end precisely on a winter solstice, and that this system was put in place some 2300 years ago. This amazing fact - that ancient Mesoameri- can skywatchers were able to pinpoint a winter solstice far off into the future - has not been dealt with by Mayanists. And why did they choose the year 2012? One immediately gets the impression that there is a very strange mystery to be confronted here. I will be building upon a clue to this mystery reported by epigrapher Linda Schele in Maya Cosmos (1994). This article is the natural culmination of the research relating to the Mayan Long Count and the precession of the equinoxes that I explored in my recent book Tzolkin: Visionary Perspectives and Calendar Studies (Borderlands Science and Research Foundation, 1994).

Read more here: » 2012: The how and why of the Mayan end date in 2012 AD

Is there a global mind? Could it be detected quantitatively? In an empirical approach to this question, over the last decade a half-dozen researchers have examined the outputs of electronic noise-based, truly random number generators (RNG) before, during and after highly focused or coherent group events. The group events studied included intense psychotherapy sessions, captivating theater presentations, religious rituals, popular sports competitions like World Cup Soccer, and high interest television broadcasts like the Academy Awards 1. Results of over 100 experiments conducted during such events suggest that mind and matter may be entangled in fundamental ways, and in particular that focused mental attention in groups appears to be associated with negentropic fluctuations in streams of truly random data.

Read more here: » Global Consciousness: Seeking for Whom the Bell Tolls - Exploring Mind-Matter Interactions on a Global Scale

This FAQ gives a background on the phenomenon of kundalini. Part III of III.

In Part II: 1) What are the signs of an awakened kundalini?, 2) Are these methods of awakening kundalini dangerous?, 3) What about Gopi Krishna's books?, 4) But even if kundalini is dangerous, isn't it a faster way to enlighenment?, 5) There have been many scandals among kundalini yoga teachers - particularly sexual scandals. Is there a correlation between sexual scandals and kundalini yoga practice?, 6) If my kundalini is awakened will I need to change my lifestyle? 7) Do I need to be celibate?, 8) Where can I learn more?

Read more here: » Kundalini FAQ: What is Kundalini? Signs of Awakened Kundalini (part III of III)

Evidence for the practical validity of IQ comes from examining the correlation between IQ scores and life outcomes. Research shows that intelligence plays an important role in many valued life outcomes. In addition to academic success, intelligence correlates with job performance (see below), socioeconomic advancement (e.g., level of education, occupation, and income), and "social pathology" (e.g., adult criminality, poverty, unemployment, dependence on welfare, children outside of marriage). Recent work has demonstrated links between ...

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Intelligence quotient, Intelligence quotient - History, Intelligence quotient - IQ score distribution, Intelligence quotient - IQ and General Intelligence Factor, Intelligence quotient - Genetics vs environment, Intelligence quotient - Environment, Intelligence quotient - Development, Intelligence quotient - Mental retardation, Intelligence quotient - IQ education and income, Intelligence quotient - Regression, Intelligence quotient - Brain size and IQ, Intelligence quotient - The Flynn effect, Intelligence quotient - IQ correlations, Intelligence quotient - Race and IQ, Intelligence quotient - Religiousness and IQ, Intelligence quotient - Health and IQ, Intelligence quotient - Economic development and IQ, Intelligence quotient - Practical validity, Intelligence quotient - Use of IQ in the United States legal system, Intelligence quotient - Validity and g-loading of specific tests, Intelligence quotient - Social construct?, Intelligence quotient - The Mismeasure of Man, Intelligence quotient - The view of the American Psychological Association, Intelligence quotient - Improving IQ, Intelligence quotient - The APA 1996 Intelligence Task Force Report, Intelligence quotient - Controversy, Intelligence quotient - End material, Intelligence quotient - External links, Intelligence quotient - References

Read more here: » Intelligence quotient: Encyclopedia II - Intelligence quotient - Practical validity

Paganism & Pornography

At times my political views seem to lead me into contradictions. Last month saw me writing a furious letter to Penthouse magazine concerning their misinformed story on Witchcraft. Within two weeks I was writing to the head of the QuickTrip Corporation protesting the removal of Penthouse from their stores. You'd think I would have been happy at a blow struck against a magazine that maligned my religion. Not so. At stake is the free expression of ideas. Misinformation and censorship are both threats to that freedom. Of the two, I judge censorship to be the greater threat. As long as publishing continues unimpeded, retraction of misinformation is possible. When publishing is censored, even that becomes impossible.

Read more here: » Paganism: Paganism Pornography

Break Your Mental Barriers

Most of us find ourselves trapped in our mortal ken because of our ingrained habit of linear and sequential thinking. We find it difficult to break this habit. The habit arises from our innate striving to discern patterns in our sensory perception of reality. Our mind interprets these perceptions by piecing together their constituent elements with other entities in our mental database of past experience. By systematically stringing these patterns together we have created the corpus of human knowledge.

Read more here: » Cosmic Consciousness: Break Your Mental Barriers

Paneurhythmy, the Sacred Bulgarian Dance of Life, that unites heaven and earth through a series of 28 easily learned movements in a rhythmic circular walking dance.
Personal sharing by Sananjaleen.

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 The Tarot cards operate on many levels, describing both internal developments (emotions, thoughts, intuitive feelings) and external ones (actions and physical events). Think of the complete Tarot as a map where each card represents a different piece of a jigsaw puzzle. This puzzle symbolizes the wide variety of possibilities and experiences available to us all.

Read more here: » Tarot: Introduction to Tarot

Planetary Ascension and Enlightenment 2012 are the topics of this article. According to the information that the author receive from higher spiritual beings the so called "Law of One" is what the year 2012-2103 is all about. We are not here to entertain one another as much as we are here to ignite the imagination and to awaken mass consciousness from their slumber.

Read more here: » Planetary Ascension: The Law of One

This FAQ gives a background on the phenomenon of kundalini. Part I of III.

In Part I: 1) What is kundalini?, 2) What is the difference between prana and kundalini?, 3) What is the difference between qi (or chi) and kundalini?, 4) If kundalini is universal why do some kundalini yogins seem to have more kundalini-energy than others?, 5) What does kundalini have to do with spiritual enlightenment?, 6) What is the goal of kundalini yoga?, 7) Does everyone agree that kundalini awakening is necessary for enlightenment?

Read more here: » Kundalini FAQ: What is Kundalini? (part I of III) -

About Karma. How to remove bad karma, and how to increase good karma? Physical sat karma is the positive karma that one earns through right words and action. The article describes the different actions that can be taken in order to influence the karma.

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