A Measure of the Strength of the Linear Relationship Between

question 78

Multiple Choice

A measure of the strength of the linear relationship between x and y that is dependent on the units in which x and y are measured.

• A)Covariance
• B)Correlation coefficient
• C)Slope
• D)Least squares line

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Definitions:

Labor-market Discrimination

Differences in pay, employment opportunities, or treatment between workers based on race, gender, age, religion, or other non-skill related factors.

Illegal

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Productive

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