Interpreting Correlations When you encounter correlations, there are four additional considerations that you should bear in mind: 1. Correlation simply describes a relationship between two variables. It does not explain why the two variables are related. Specifically, a correlation should not and cannot be interpreted as proof of a cause-and-effect relationship between the two variables. 2. The value of a correlation can be affected greatly by the range of scores represented in the data.
Proctologist Summary: A Proctologist specializes in diseases of the anus, rectum and colon. A Proctologist is able to perform colorectal surgery, and often works with urologists, OBGYNs or gastroenterologists. Some of the conditions a Proctologist can treat include fecal incontinence, severe constipation, cancer of the colon or rectum, hemorrhoids and fissures.
Digestive System Procedures/specialists. Gastroenterologist â a physician specializing in diseases of the digestive system including esophagus, stomach and intestines. These specialists do not do surgery. Patients needing surgery are referred to a general surgeon. Proctologist â a physician specializing in diseases of the rectum and anus. Proctology is a surgical subspecialty. Guaiac test (Hemoccult, Fecult) â a special chemical test to identify blood in the stool (feces). Blood in the stool may have many causes including cancer and hemorrhoids.