A Sample of 33 Companies Was Randomly Selected and Data

question 14

Multiple Choice

A sample of 33 companies was randomly selected and data collected on the average annual bonus, turnover rate (%) , and trust index (measured on a scale of 0 - 100) .The regression coefficient for the variable Trust Index is -0.07149.The correct interpretation of this value is ________________________ .

• A)for companies that give the same average annual bonus, an increase of 10 points on the trust index is associated with a decrease of 0.71% in turnover rate, on average
• B)an increase of 10 points on the trust index results in a decrease of 7.1% in turnover rate
• C)holding average annual bonus constant, increasing the trust index by 10 points will decrease the turnover rate by 7.1%
• D)for companies that give the same average annual bonus, an increase of 10 points on the trust index is associated with an increase of 0.71% in turnover rate, on average
• E)None of the above.

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