Which Measure of Variation Is Affected Most by a Few

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which measure of variation is affected most by a few extreme scores?

• A)standard deviation
• B)mean
• C)median
• D)range

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing

Costs in manufacturing that vary with the level of production output, such as raw materials and labor costs.

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, such as utilities, maintenance, and depreciation of equipment, excluding direct materials and direct labor.

Direct Labor

Direct labor refers to the work of employees directly involved in the manufacturing of products.

Direct Material

Raw materials that are consumed in the manufacturing process, directly incorporated into the finished product.