When one measurement or factor influences or gives information about another. Non-independence may increase variability, lead to misattribution of effects, or suggest completely the wrong effect. Contrast with independence.
Also used in hcistats2e: Chap. 3: pages 32, 33, 35, 38, 43; Chap. 4: page 52; Chap. 5: page 64; Chap. 8: page 89
Also known as: non-independent, non-independent evidence, not independent