The Table Below Summarizes the Number of Minutes Spent Exercising

question 8

Multiple Choice

The table below summarizes the number of minutes spent exercising each day for a sample of 30 female college students. Construct a graphical display of the data distribution and then indicate what summary measures you would use to describe center and spread.

• A)center = mean; spread = standard deviation
• B)center = mean; spread = interquartile range
• C)center = median; spread = standard deviation
• D)center = median; spread = interquartile range
• E)center = mode; spread = range

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply manufacturing overhead to products or job orders, calculated before the period begins based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Direct Labor-Hours

Overall work duration of employees directly involved in the production process.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time that indicates the total hours a machine is in operation during a specific period.

Forming Department

A segment within a manufacturing facility where raw materials are shaped and formed into products.