The Following Correlations Were Computed as Part of a Multiple

question 53

Multiple Choice

The following correlations were computed as part of a multiple regression analysis that used education, job, and age to predict income. Which independent variable has the weakest association with the dependent variable?

• A) Income
• B) Age
• C) Education
• D) Job

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Definitions:

Average Ages

The mean value of the ages of a group of individuals or objects.

Employees

Individuals who work part-time or full-time under a contract of employment, whether oral or written, express or implied, and have recognized rights and duties.

Monthly Sales

The total revenue or units sold by a business in one calendar month.

Bonus Plan

An incentive scheme that rewards employees with extra payments in addition to their regular salary based on performance.