In a Study, the Correlation Coefficient for W and X

question 24

Multiple Choice

In a study, the correlation coefficient for W and X is -0.25. The correlation coefficient for X and Y is 0.20. The coefficient of determination for X and Z is 0.16. The coefficient of alienation for Y and Z is 0.90. Which pair of variables has the highest amount of variance accounted for?

• A) X and Y
• B) X and Z
• C) Y and Z
• D) W and X

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are used in the production process, often used for allocating manufacturing overhead.

Batches

Quantities of material or products processed or produced at the same time in a manufacturing process.

Product Margins

refer to the difference between the selling price of a product and its production costs, indicating the profitability of the product.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing method that identifies activities in an organization and assigns the cost of each activity with resources to all products and services according to the actual consumption by each.