The Correlation. Correlation is a measue of how close the line fits the points that you found in your experiment. Anyone can say whether they think the line is a good fit or not, but to measure it exactly, we use the correlation coefficient: R2.
As the seasons change and the amount of sunlight decreases, less chlorophyll is produced, and the leaves appear less green. Chlorophyll is broken down into simpler compounds at a constant rate, so green leaf color will gradually fade as chlorophyll production slows or stops.
Why Leaves Change Color. Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow is the result of chemical processes that take place in the tree as the seasons change from summer to winter.