# 2.16 - Auto Correlation

Auto Correlation — Appvance IQ documentation.

# Auto Correlation Overview in AIQ

Use this article to understand when AIQ Auto Correlation should be used to detect and reuse dynamic values across requests or steps.

## Validation workflow

1. Identify failing requests or steps that depend on dynamic values.
2. Run Auto Correlation and review the extracted source and target values.
3. Replay the scenario and confirm the correlated value resolves the failure without matching unrelated data.

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Last updated: September 29, 2026

# How Auto Correlation Works in AIQ

Use this article to understand the mechanics of AIQ Auto Correlation and how extracted values are applied during replay.

## Validation workflow

1. Locate the dynamic value in the source response or prior step output.
2. Confirm where the value must be reused in a later request or action.
3. Replay with correlation enabled and verify the substituted value matches the current execution context.

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Last updated: September 29, 2026