If a Categorical Independent Variable Contains 4 Categories,then _____ Dummy

question 24

Multiple Choice

If a categorical independent variable contains 4 categories,then _____ dummy variable(s) will be needed to uniquely represent these categories.

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4

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Definitions:

Overhead Volume

Overhead Volume refers to the level of overhead costs that correlate with the level of production or activity in a company.

Variance Reports

Reports that analyze the difference between planned figures and actual figures for a particular metric, helping management understand performance discrepancies.

Labor Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Controllable Overhead Variance

Controllable overhead variance is the difference between the actual overhead costs incurred and the budgeted overhead costs that could be controlled.