I the Purpose of Correlation Analysis Is to Find How

question 80

Multiple Choice

i. The purpose of correlation analysis is to find how strong the relationship is between two variables.
ii. A coefficient of correlation r close to 0 (say, 0.08) shows that the relationship between two variables is quite weak.
Iii) The strength of the correlation between two variables depends on the sign of the coefficient of correlation.

• A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct statements
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements, but not (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) All statements are false

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Definitions:

Price Elasticity

The measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, often influencing pricing strategies.

Constant Slope

Refers to a linear relationship plotted on a graph where the rate of change between the variables remains unchanged across the graph.

Price Elasticity

An evaluation of the degree to which a change in the cost of a good influences the amount of it demanded.

Total Revenue

The total receipts from sales of a given quantity of goods or services; calculated as the unit price multiplied by the number of units sold.