1. direct correlation-a correlation in which large values of one variable are associated with large values of the other and small with small; the correlation coefficient is between 0 and +1.
The Causes of Alcoholism. 1  Gender: Gender can play a role. Men are more likely to develop alcoholism (this is not to say, however, that there are not alcoholic women, there are). 2  Frequency: As mentioned above another cause of alcohol addiction can be drinking regularly AND above moderate drinking guidelines.
People who are addicted to alcohol are known as alcoholics; the name associated with alcohol addiction is known as alcoholism. Addiction to alcohol is defined by the psychological and physical dependency that drives a person to consume alcohol despite any negative consequences.lcoholism is an addiction that research has shown can be passed genetically. However, that does not mean that all individuals that have alcoholic parents are doomed to alcohol dependency.