If a Qualitative Variable Has K Levels, the Number of Dummy

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a qualitative variable has k levels, the number of dummy variables required is _____.

• A) k − 1
• B) k
• C) k + 1
• D) 2k

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Definitions:

Reclassifying Costs

The process of moving costs from one category to another in accounting records.

Period Costs

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Product Costs

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Quarterly Financial Reports

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