multicollinearity.

Strong linear dependence among two or more predictor variables in a model.

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Words that belong together

• multicollinearity among predictors
• severe multicollinearity

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Multicollinearity among predictors made the individual coefficient estimates unstable.

Severe multicollinearity complicated interpretation even though the model’s overall predictions remained useful.

Usage notes

Primary category: science / research / methodology. Forms: Usually uncountable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: method specification, measurement critique, model interpretation, qualification. Disciplines: research methods, statistics, experimental design. Commonness: uncommon.