Why Would a Correlation of -

question 23

Essay

Why would a correlation of -.5 be just as useful as a correlation of .5?

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Definitions:

Cash Payments

Transactions where cash is exchanged for goods, services, or to settle an obligation.

Cash Dividends

A distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders in the form of cash.

Dividends Payable

This refers to the amount of declared dividends owed by a company to its shareholders but has not yet been paid out.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them a partial ownership interest in the company.