A Study Finds a Correlation Coefficient of R =

question 63

Multiple Choice

A study finds a correlation coefficient of r = .52 and reports p < .05. The p value indicates which of the following?

• A)The correlation is negative.
• B)The correlation is unlikely to have come from a zero association population.
• C)The correlation is not statistically significant.
• D)The effect size is large.

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Definitions:

Cost-plus Pricing

A pricing strategy where the selling price is determined by adding a specific markup to the cost of producing or purchasing the product.

Return on Investment

Return on investment is a measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated as net income divided by the initial cost of the investment.

Selling Price

The amount at which a product or service is offered to customers, factoring in costs, desired profit margins, and market conditions.

Absorption Costing

An accounting system that factors in all production costs—direct labor, direct materials, and both fixed and variable manufacturing overheads—into the pricing of a product.