Exhibit 9.3 the Following Questions Are Based on the Problem Description and Description

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Exhibit 9.3
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A researcher is interested in determining how many calories young men consume. She measured the age of the individuals and recorded how much food they ate each day for a month. The average daily consumption was recorded as the dependent variable. She has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.
-Refer to Exhibit 9.3. Interpret the meaning of R square in cell B3 of the spreadsheet.

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Definitions:

Contribution Format Income Statement

An income statement format that separates variable and fixed costs, making it easier to see the contribution margin.

Contribution Margin

The revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, which contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Direct Manufacturing Cost

Expenses directly associated with the production of goods, including direct materials and direct labor costs.

Indirect Manufacturing Cost

Costs related to production that are not directly tied to a specific product, such as maintenance, supervision, and utilities.