Using the chemical companies’ data in Table 9.1, predict the price earnings (P/E) ratio from the debt to equity (D/E) ratio, the annual dividends divided by the 12-months’ earnings per share...

Using the chemical companies’ data in Table 9.1, predict the price earnings (P/E) ratio from the debt to equity (D/E) ratio, the annual dividends divided by the 12-months’ earnings per share (PAYOUTR1), and the percentage net profit margin (NPM1). Obtain the correlation matrix, and check the correlations between the variables. Summarize the results, including appropriate tests of hypotheses.