Is a correlation of 0.6 stronger than a correlation of -0.9? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:A correlation of -0.9 is stronger than a correlation of 0.6 because the absolute value of the correlation reflects the strength of the correlation.

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Blair, the owner of Nice Necessities, noticed that her employees would come to work early, leave late, and generally had a high level of commitment the first year of business. The second year, her employees were late more often than not and did not feel very committed to the store. Blair noticed that the demands of family life pulled her away from Nice Necessities in the second year. Blair realized that she had set the example for her employees and they were merely modeling her behavior. This exemplifies which theory?

A. instrument theory B. social cognitive theory C. reinforcement theory D. theory of attributions

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Materials and supplies that cannot be traced conveniently to specific products are called

a. indirect materials. b. raw materials. c. minor materials. d. direct materials.

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Applying a data analytical approach to tests of controls is least likely to result in which of the following?

A. Documenting the engagement through an electronic representation letter obtained monthly. B. Testing a number of control simultaneously electronically. C. Testing all incidents of operation of a control during the year. D. Following up sample results with an analysis of the entire population.

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Organizational communication is the process through which workplace members develop, maintain, and modify workplace practices through their communication with both ______ (e.g., superior, subordinates) and ______ (e.g., clients, stakeholders) audiences.

a. external; internal b. peer; professional c. internal; external d. inclusive; exclusive

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