The Correlation Coefficient R Always Has the Same Sign as B₁

question 74

True/False

The correlation coefficient r always has the same sign as b₁ in Y = b₀ + b₁X.

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Definitions:

Acid-Test Ratio

A financial metric used to determine a company's short-term liquidity position by comparing its most liquid assets (excluding inventory) to its current liabilities.

Current Ratio

A liquidity measure that assesses a company's ability to pay its short-term obligations with its short-term assets.

Account Payable

An obligation or liability of a company to pay a short-term debt to its creditors or suppliers.

Gross Margin Percentage

The proportion of sales revenue remaining after deducting cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of sales revenue.