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.
1 Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are diminished or given up completely because of alcohol dependence. 2  Alcohol use continues despite awareness of causing persistent physical or psychological problems which have either been caused by or intensified by drinking alcohol.