Which of the Following Statements About Correlations Is Incorrect

question 298

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about correlations is incorrect?

• A) A and B correlate +1.00; therefore, they are causally related.
• B) A and B correlate +1.00; if you know A you can predict B without error.
• C) A and B correlate -1.00; if you know A you can predict B without error.
• D) A correlation of +.90 gives better predictability than a correlation of +.60.

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Definitions:

Average Total Assets

An indicator of a company's financial health, calculated by adding the beginning and ending total assets for a period and dividing by two.

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The practice of identifying, measuring, analyzing, and interpreting accounting information to help managers make informed business decisions.

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Measurement Principle

The accounting principle that determines the criteria under which financial elements are quantified in the financial statements.