A Sample of General Mills Employees Was Studied to Determine

question 80

Multiple Choice

A sample of General Mills employees was studied to determine their degree of satisfaction with
Their present life. A special index, called the index of satisfaction, was used to measure satisfaction.
Six factors were studied: age at the time of first marriage (X1) , annual income (X2) , number of
Children living (X3) , value of all assets (X4) , status of health in the form of an index (X5) , and the
Average number of social activities per week (X6) . Suppose the multiple regression equation is:
Y' = 16.24 + 0.017X1 + 0.00028X2 + 42X3 + 0.0012X4 + 0.09X5 + 26.8X6.
Explain the meaning of b5.

• A) For each additional 10 points on the health status index, their satisfaction index is expected to increase by 9 points.
• B) For each additional 10 points on the health status index, their satisfaction index is expected to increase by 0.09 points.
• C) For each additional 10 points on the health status index, their satisfaction index is expected to increase by 0.9 points.
• D) For each additional 10 points on the health status index, their satisfaction index is expected to drop by 0.09 points.
• E) For each additional 10 points on the health status index, their satisfaction index is expected to decrease by 9 points.

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Definitions:

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

A financial statement that provides aggregate data regarding all cash inflows and outflows from both operating and investing activities of the parent company and its subsidiaries.

Investment Account

An account held by an individual or entity with a financial institution, primarily used for holding and trading securities, stocks, bonds, and other investments.

Percent Ownership

The proportion of a company's shares owned by an individual or entity, often expressed as a percentage of the total shares outstanding.

Adjusted Book Value

The net worth of a company calculated by adjusting assets and liabilities to their market values rather than their book values.