If the Coefficient of Correlation Is a Negative Value, Then

question 125

Multiple Choice

If the coefficient of correlation is a negative value, then the coefficient of determination

• A)must also be negative
• B)must be zero
• C)can be either negative or positive
• D)must be positive

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Definitions:

Material Price Variances

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard cost multiplied by the actual quantity of materials used.

Cost Control

The process of monitoring and managing the expenses of a business to adhere to a budget or increase profitability.

Flexible Budget Cost Variance

The difference between actual costs and the costs allocated in the flexible budget, which adjusts based on actual levels of activity.

Quantity Variance

A variance that is computed by taking the difference between the actual quantity of the input used and the amount of the input that should have been used for the actual level of output and multiplying the result by the standard price of the input.