Which of the Following Statements Regarding "Proximity" in the Location

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding "proximity" in the location decision is false?

• A) Service organizations find that proximity to market is the most critical primary location factor.
• B) Manufacturers want to be near customers when their product is bulky, heavy, or fragile.
• C) Perishability of raw materials is a good reason for manufacturers to locate near the supplier, not the customer.
• D) Reduction in bulk is a good reason for a manufacturer to locate near the supplier.
• E) Clustering among fast food chains occurs because they need to be near their labour supply.

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Definitions:

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.

Correlation Coefficients

Statistical measures that quantify the degree to which two variables are related or move together, ranging from -1 to +1.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical indicator that shows the degree to which two or more variables move in conjunction with each other.

Negative Correlation

A relationship between two variables where one variable increases as the other decreases, indicating an inverse relationship.