For now the correlation between test results and course performance is .45 (roughly the same as between SAT scores and college GPA).

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Part of this analysis requires a correlation study to test if the asset class has unique risk.

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The test chip will enable the correlation of the simulation models to the FinFET process and contains test structures, standard cells, a PLL and embedded SRAMs. The memory instances include high-density SRAMs designed to operate at very low voltages and high-speed SRAMs to validate the process performance.

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But GMI's data were put to the test in an October 2009 study that measured the correlation of GMI's rankings to stock performance from mid-2003 to mid-2008.

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The study found there was a positive link between good information technology and national test results, of 0.07 under the Spearman Rank Correlation statistical measurement system.

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