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In order to examine if there is a relationship between the size of cash bonuses and pay scale, data were obtained on the average annual cash bonus and the average annual pay for a sample of 20 companies. Below is the regression analysis output with annual cash bonus as the dependent variable.
-What is the correlation between average annual cash bonus and average annual pay?
A) -0.223
B) 0.472
C) 0.108
D) -0.540
E) 0.245

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In order to examine if there is a relationship between the size of cash bonuses and pay scale, data were obtained on the average annual cash bonus and the average annual pay for a sample of 20 companies. Below is the regression analysis output with annual cash bonus as the dependent variable. 
-What is the correlation between average annual cash bonus and average annual pay?
A) -0.223 
B) 0.472 
C) 0.108 
D) -0.540 
E) 0.245

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correlation between average annual cash bonus and average annual pay is given by the correlation coefficient, denoted by "r" in the regression analysis output. In this case, r = 0.472, which indicates a moderate positive correlation between the two variables. Therefore, the best choice is B.

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