The Following Correlations Were Computed as Part of a Multiple

question 68

Multiple Choice

The following correlations were computed as part of a multiple regression analysis that used education, job, and age to predict income.
Which independent variable has the weakest association with the dependent variable?

• A) Income
• B) Age
• C) Education
• D) Job
• E) None of these statements are correct

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