An Experiment Was Conducted to Compare the Mean Iron Content

question 33

Multiple Choice

An experiment was conducted to compare the mean iron content in iron ore pieces determined by three different methods: (1) mechanical, (2) manual, and (3) laser. Five 1-meter long pieces of iron ore were removed from a conveyor belt, and the iron content of each piece was determined using each of the three methods. The data are shown below. How should the data be analyzed?


$\begin{array} { l l l l } \hline\text { Piece}&\text { Mechanical}&\text { Manual }&\text { Laser } \\\hline 1 & 60.34 & 61.37 & 60.31 \\2 & 65.44 & 65.94 & 66.46 \\3 & 60.32 & 60.38 & 61.66 \\4 & 58.34 & 58.37 & 58.21 \\5 & 53.20 & 52.22 & 54.16 \\\hline\end{array}$

• A) randomized block design with three treatments and five blocks
• B) \(3 \times 5\) factorial design
• C) randomized block design with five treatments and three blocks
• D) completely randomized design with three treatments

Distinguish between variable and absorption costing in the treatment of fixed and variable costs.

Recognize how variable and absorption costing impact the income statement presentation, specifically gross profit, contribution margin, and net profit.

Understand the application of variable and absorption costing in determining the cost of goods sold.

Grasp the implications of inventory level changes on operating income under both costing methods.

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