The Pearson Coefficient of Correlation R Equals 1 When There

question 45

Multiple Choice

The Pearson coefficient of correlation r equals 1 when there is/are no:

• A)explained variation.
• B)unexplained variation.
• C)y-intercept in the model.
• D)outliers.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Firm

A company involved in the conversion of raw materials into finished goods through the use of equipment and processes.

Marginal Returns

The additional output that is produced by utilizing one more unit of a particular input, while holding all other inputs constant.

Short-Run Average Total Cost (ATC₂)

The total cost divided by the quantity produced in the short-run, where some inputs are fixed.

Diminishing Marginal Returns

A principle stating that if one factor of production is increased while others are kept constant, the resulting increase in output will eventually decline.