The Measure of Where Scores in a Data Set Tend

question 194

Multiple Choice

The measure of where scores in a data set tend to cluster is called

• A)dispersion.
• B)central tendency.
• C)descriptive statistics.
• D)variance.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual products or job orders based on a specific activity base, such as labor hours or machine hours.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated within a given period.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the production process.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products based on a predetermined activity base.