The Sample Variance Is Defined as the Sum of The

question 35

Multiple Choice

The sample variance is defined as the sum of the.

• A)squared differences of each score from the mean of a distribution divided by the sample size
• B)differences of each score from the mean of a distribution divided by the sample size
• C)squared differences of each score from the mean of a distribution divided by the sample size minus one
• D)differences of each score from the mean of a distribution divided by the sample size minus one

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Definitions:

Activity Variances

Differences between planned and actual costs arising from changes in activity levels in various cost centers within a business.

Cost Drivers

Factors that cause a change in the cost of an activity, used to assign overhead costs in activity-based costing systems.

Vocational School

An educational institution that provides specialized training and education targeted toward particular careers or trades.

Flexible Budget

A flexible budget adjusts expenses based on changes in actual revenue or other activity levels, allowing for more accurate financial planning.