________ is a statistical procedure for analyzing associative relationships between a metric dependent variable and one or more independent variables

The problem with the regular dividend policy from a firm's perspective is that ________

A) it regularly pays dividends which fluctuate with earnings B) if the firm's earnings drop, the dividends may be low C) even when earnings are low, the company must pay a fixed dividend D) it increases the shareholders' uncertainty

As part of its selection process, a freight company administered tests to candidates to assess their practical math skills, which are important to the job

Yet, the manager is reporting that three recent hires are struggling with calculating the dimensions of parcels. What role did the test play in this situation? A) The employees cheated on the test. B) The test was unreliable. C) The employees needed personality tests. D) The test was invalid. E) The test was biased.