If We Are Testing for the Difference Between the Means

question 10

Multiple Choice

If we are testing for the difference between the means of two independent populations with equal variances,samples of n₁ = 15 and n₂ = 15 are taken,then the number of degrees of freedom is equal to

• A)13
• B)14
• C)28
• D)29

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the actual quantity of materials purchased.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the expected cost of labor per unit of production and the actual cost, often used to identify efficiency and wage rate changes.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost allocated for the actual production volume, resulting from efficiency in variable overhead resource usage.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost of variable overhead allocated for the actual production level.