Which of the Following Correlation Coefficients Represents the WEAKEST Relationship

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the WEAKEST relationship?

• A) -.97
• B) +.49
• C) +.83
• D) -.52

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Definitions:

Consolidated Accounts

Financial statements that represent the combined financial activities of a parent company and its subsidiaries.

Absorption Costing

A costing approach that encompasses all costs associated with production, namely direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overheads, in the product's final cost.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable costs - costs that fluctuate with production volume - in the calculation of unit cost.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales over a short period, such as rent or salaries.