Linda Is Taking an Intelligence Test

question 72

Multiple Choice

Linda is taking an intelligence test. During the test, the teachers walk through the halls and chat loudly with each other. Due to these distractions, Linda scores lower on the test than she would have if she had been able to concentrate fully. The influence of the teachers' chatting is an example of

• A) reliability.
• B) a validity bias.
• C) a cohort effect.
• D) measurement error.

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Machine-Hours

A measure of production or work volume that indicates the amount of time a machine has been operating.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

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All indirect costs related to the manufacturing process, such as utilities and salaries for managers.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, used in calculating manufacturing costs and efficiencies.