If Two Variables Move Together but Are Otherwise Unrelated,we Have

question 169

Multiple Choice

If two variables move together but are otherwise unrelated,we have

• A) a fallacy of composition.
• B) an econometric model.
• C) a spurious correlation.
• D) an efficiency problem.
• E) evidence of a weak correlation but strong causation.

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Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that measures the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, presenting a company's profitability.

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Sales Revenue

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Return on Equity

A financial ratio indicating the relative profitability of a company, calculated by dividing net income by shareholder equity.