Which of the Following Correlation Coefficients Represents the Strongest Relationship

question 215

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the strongest relationship between two factors?

• A)-)15
• B)+)03
• C)+)38
• D)-)80

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Definitions:

Earnings Retention

The portion of net income that is retained by the corporation rather than distributed to its owners as dividends.

Discontinues

The process of ceasing production, support, or sale of a product or service.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period of time.

Continuing Operations

The segments or units of a business that are expected to continue operations into the foreseeable future, as opposed to those segments that are being discontinued or sold.