Answer
No, there is no linear relation between compensation and stock return.
Work Step by Step
See the scatter diagram (item b). It looks like Figure 4 (g) on page 194. Notice that, $r=-0.206$ is close to 0.
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.