The Following Computer Printout Estimated Overhead Costs Using Linear Regression

question 14

Multiple Choice

The following computer printout estimated overhead costs using linear regression: $\begin{array}{lcccc} &&\text { t for H(0) }&&\text {Std. error}\\\text {Parameter}&\text { Estimate } &\text { Parameter }=0 & \text { P r}>t & \text { of parameter }\\\hline\text { Intercept}& 100.41 & 4.81 & 0.0003 & 20.88 \\\text { DLH } & 14.05 & 6.78 & 0.0001 & 2.07\end{array}$


$\begin{array}{lc}\text { R Square }\left(\mathrm{R}^{2}\right) & 0.80 \\\text { Standard Error }\left(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{e}}\right) & 25.03 \\\text { Observations } & 17\end{array}$ Table of Selected Values: t Distribution $$\begin{array} { c c c c } \text { Degrees of Freedom } & 90 \% & 95 \% & 99 \% \\15 & 1.753 & 2.131 & 2.947 \\16 & 1.746 & 2.120 & 2.921 \\17 & 1.740 & 2.110 & 2.898 \\18 & 1.734 & 2.101 & 2.878 \\19 & 1.729 & 2.093 & 2.861\end{array}$$ What is the interval around Y if 95 percent confidence is desired?

• A)Y ± 20.024
• B)Y ± 43.87759
• C)Y ± 52.8133
• D)Y ± 53.33893

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Definitions:

Just-In-Time

An inventory strategy companies employ to increase efficiency and decrease waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process, thereby reducing inventory costs.

Inventory Systems

are methodologies and procedures used by businesses to track, manage, and plan for current and future inventory and stock levels.

Working Capital Accounts

Accounts related to the short-term financial operations of a business, such as cash, inventory, and accounts payable and receivable.

Accounts Receivable

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