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 variable with the strongest association with the dependent variable (income) is the one with the highest correlation coefficient. Without more information on the values of the correlations, we cannot determine which variable has the strongest association.

The Following Correlations Were Computed as Part of a Multiple