Autocorrelation
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Autocorrelation
The correlation of a variable with itself over successive time intervals. Sometimes called serial correlation.
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Serial Correlation
In technical analysis, a measure of how well past occurrences predict future occurrences. Most importantly, serial correlation checks whether and how often a particular price movement will result in a different price movement. Serial correlation lies at the heart of technical analysis. It is also called autocorrelation.
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