A Study of the Top 75 MBA Programs Attempted to Predict

question 44

Multiple Choice

A study of the top 75 MBA programs attempted to predict the average starting salary (in $1000's) of graduates of the program based on the amount of tuition (in $1000's) charged by the program. We are told that the coefficient of correlation was calculated to be r = 0.7763. Use this information to calculate the test statistic that would be used to determine if a positive linear relationship exists between the two variables.

• A) t = 10.52
• B) t = 1.475
• C) t = 1.760
• D) t = 0.6027

Grasp the ethical and legal considerations in the use of intellectual property in the business environment.

Identify exceptions and legal limits to intellectual property rights.

Understand the implications of international intellectual property law, including treaties and agreements.

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