The following correlations were computed as part of a multiple regression analysis that used education, job, and age to predict income. Which independent variable has the strongest association with the dependent variable?
A) Income
B) Age
C) Education
D) Job

Question

The following correlations were computed as part of a multiple regression analysis that used education, job, and age to predict income.  Which independent variable has the strongest association with the dependent variable?
A) Income 
B) Age 
C) Education 
D) Job

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The independent variable with the strongest association with the dependent variable (income) is education. This is because it has the highest correlation coefficient with income compared to the other independent variables.

The Following Correlations Were Computed as Part of a Multiple