The Dependent Variable in an Experiment Is the Variable That

question 55

Multiple Choice

The dependent variable in an experiment is the variable that is

• A) manipulated and is hypothesized to be the cause of a particular outcome.
• B) the one being measured.
• C) compared with the experimental condition.
• D) an indication of the degree of the relationship between two variables.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, used for allocating labor costs to products.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that vary with the level of production, such as utilities and materials used in the production process.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual labor cost and the standard labor cost expected for the actual production level, reflecting inefficiencies in labor use.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the production process, used in costing and productivity analysis.