Using Data for a Large Sample of Cars (N =

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Essay

Using data for a large sample of cars (n = 93),a statistics student calculated a matrix of correlation coefficients for selected variables describing each car.(a)In the spaces provided,write the two-tailed critical values of the correlation coefficient for α = .05 and α = .01 respectively.Show how you derived these critical values.(b)Mark with * all correlations that are significant at α = .05,and mark with ** those that are significant at α = .01.(c)Why might you expect a negative correlation between Weight and HwyMPG? (d)Why might you expect a positive correlation between HPMax and Length? Explain your reasoning.(e)Why is the matrix empty above the diagonal?

Identify the relationship between a firm's growth and its dividend payout ratio.

Understand the impact of tax rates on dividend policy theories.

Learn the conditions under which the dividend irrelevance theory applies.

Differentiate between various dividend policy theories and their implications for stock price.

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