A Correlation Analysis Between Sales and Sales Training Scores Results

Multiple Choice

A correlation analysis between sales and sales training scores results in R = +.98.Which of the following best interprets the relationship between sales and sales training?

A) 98% of the salespeople taking the test have higher sales.
B) The correlation between sales and sales training is very weak and insignificant.
C) The correlation between sales and sales training is strong and positive, indicating that higher sales training scores are closely associated with higher sales and vice-versa.
D) 98% of the variation in sales is explained by variations in sales training scores.
E) none of these