Differentiate between a positive linear relationship and a negative linear relationship between variables


In a positive linear relationship, y tends to increase linearly with increases in x. In a negative linear relationship, y tends to decrease linearly as x increases.

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Ampertonde, a company that sells consumer durables, decides to take its top 20 best-performing salespeople on a cruise for two weeks. When the top performers are on the cruise, the other salespeople who are not among the top 20 will have to report for work. Which of the following theories of motivation does this scenario best illustrate?

A) Reinforcement theory
B) Equity theory
C) Alderfer's ERG Theory
D) McClelland's Learned Needs Theory

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Research shows that problem-solving groups with high trust will ______.

A. exchange relevant ideas and feelings less often B. develop greater clarification of goals and problems C. search less extensively for alternative courses of action D. have less influence on solutions

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The coefficient of determination resulting from a particular regression analysis was 0.85. What was the slope of the regression line?

A) 0.85 B) -0.85 C) 0.922 D) There is insufficient information to answer the question. E) None of the above

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Based on the information given in Table 1, calculate the dividends paid in 1996

Table 1 Jones Company Financial Information March 1995 March 1996 Net income $1,500 $3,000 Accounts receivable 750 750 Accumulated depreciation 1,125 1,500 Common stock 4,500 5,250 Capital surplus 7,500 8,250 Retained earnings 1,500 2,250 Accounts payable 750 750 A) $3,750 B) $3,000 C) $750 D) $2,250

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