A Discrete Metric Is One That Is Calculated from Data

question 20

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A discrete metric is one that is calculated from data that are counted.

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with changes in production volume or sales, such as rent, insurance, and salaries.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product cost calculations, excluding fixed manufacturing overhead.

Absorption Costing

A method of costing that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, labor, and both variable and fixed overhead - in the cost of a product.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, ending with net profit or loss.