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Re: Blundering Along in Bee Breeding
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Dave Cushman <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:41:00 +0000
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Hi Joe

While what you are saying about the meaning of the word 'correlation' is 
correct...

The subject being discussed (Peter's words) was...

 > there is NO correlation between color and temperament. There is also
 > NO correlation between temper and latitude. And there is no
 > correlation between color and ANYTHING.

A better word to use in this circumstance is linkage, which implies 
cause and effect, so rather than discuss the word, let us re-phrase the 
original statement... We could say that there is no correlation between 
  colour and race of bee, we could also say that manifestation of temper 
is not caused by the colouration of a bee.

The statement really being made is that colour cannot be taken as an 
indicator of race or temper.


Regards & Best 73s, Dave Cushman, G8MZY
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