In the Learning Curve Equation Y = AX^b, the "A

question 24

Multiple Choice

In the learning curve equation Y = aX^b, the "a" term represents:

• A) the labor time required to produce the first unit.
• B) the labor time required to produce the last single unit.
• C) the cumulative number of units.
• D) the index of learning.

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