Table 7 Age-related correlations.
From: Classification of musculoskeletal pain using machine learning
Correlation strength | Variables | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
+ 0.900 | Age, experience duration in years | Age and experience | Strong positive correlation: As age increases, experience duration also increases |
+ 0.897 | Age, scientific rank | Age and career | Strong positive correlation: Higher age is associated with higher scientific rank |
+ 0.375 | Age, weight in kg | Age and health | Moderate positive correlation: Older individuals tend to have higher weight |
− 0.201 | Age, low back pain (last 7 days) | Age and pain | Weak negative correlation: Older individuals report slightly less low back pain |
− 0.194 | Age, work days/week | Age and work | Weak negative correlation: Older individuals work fewer days per week |
