If the Correlation Between X and Y Is 0 and We

question 66

Multiple Choice

If the correlation between X and Y is 0 and we observe a score (in Z units) of 1.5 on X , what score would be predicted for Y ?

• A)−1.5
• B)−.75
• C)0
• D)1.5

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Definitions:

Direct Write-Off Method

The method of writing off uncollectibles when they occur and thus not using the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. This method does not fulfill the matching principle of accrual accounting.

Income Statement Method

A technique used to create a company's income statement to report earnings and financial performance.

Income Statement Approach

A method that estimates the amount of Bad Debts Expense that will result based on a percentage of net credit sales for the period. The amount of the expected bad debt is added to the existing balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.

Gross Accounts Receivable

The total amount owed to a company by its customers for goods or services delivered, before deducting any allowance for doubtful accounts.