Which of the Following Describes a Positive Correlation

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a positive correlation?

• A) There is no relationship between the variables.
• B) When the value of one variable goes down, the value of the other goes up.
• C) When the value of one variable goes up, the value of the other goes up.
• D) When the value of one variable goes up, the value of the other variable goes down.

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Definitions:

Company Tax Rate

The rate at which a company is taxed on its profits by the government.

Inventories

The total amount of goods available for sale and raw materials available to produce those goods held by a company.

Subsidiary Entity

A company that is controlled by another company, often referred to as the parent company, through ownership of more than half of the subsidiary's voting stock.

Parent Entity

A business that controls one or more subsidiary companies.