The Correlation Between Variables X and Y Was Found to Be

question 10

Multiple Choice

The correlation between variables X and Y was found to be .95.This indicates that

• A) X is the probable cause of Y.
• B) Y is the probable cause of X.
• C) X and Y share 95 percent of the variance in scores.
• D) low scores on X are accompanied by low scores on Y.

---

Definitions:

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with the normal operations of a business, excluding the costs of goods sold, such as rent, utilities, and payroll.

Total Service Department Charges

The collective costs charged by service departments within an organization for their services to other departments.

Income From Operations

The profit realized from a business's own operations, excluding income from other sources and before taxes and interest expenses.

Profit Center

A profit center is a branch or division of a company that is treated as a separate unit for the purpose of assessing its revenue-generating ability and profitability.