When a subject that ranks higher on one variable also ranks higher on the other variable,the pairs of observations are said to be _____.
A) correlated
B) causal
C) concordant
D) discordant
E) ordinal

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When two variables exhibit the same pattern of higher or lower rankings and are consistent with each other, they are said to be concordant. The term "concordance" refers to the degree of agreement or harmony between two variables. This term is commonly used in epidemiology and biostatistics when referring to the degree to which two or more individuals, or groups, agree on a particular factor.

When a Subject That Ranks Higher on One Variable Also