An Economist Conducted a Study of the Possible Association Between

question 7

Multiple Choice

An economist conducted a study of the possible association between weekly income and weekly grocery expenditures. The particular interest was whether higher income would cause shoppers to spend more on groceries. A random sample of shoppers at a local supermarket was obtained. A questionnaire was administered asking about the weekly income of each shopper's family and their grocery bill for that week. The data below are for 10 selected survey participants: The scatterplot with a linear trend line is given below: If the expenditure for subject 7 is decreased and for subject 8 is increased, the effect on the correlation:

• A)will be to decrease it.
• B)will be to increase it.
• C)will be no effect.
• D)cannot be determined without knowing the new values for expenditure.

Interpret the statement of cash flows to assess an entity's ability to pay dividends and meet obligations.

Understand the difference between direct and indirect taxes, and their respective impacts.

Recognize the types of taxes (regressive, progressive) and their effects on different income groups.

Identify the primary sources of state and federal revenue.

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