A mathematical measurement showing whether two things tend to happen together or change together, without necessarily proving one causes the other.
Transmission(as used in epistemology)
In this context, the idea that if one belief is justified and supports another belief, the justification can pass from the first belief to the second.
allele(as used in genetics and discussion of inherited variation)
A version or variant of a gene—think of it as one of several possible instructions for the same trait, like how you might have the 'brown eyes' version or the 'blue eyes' version of an eye color gene.