In Order to See Which Variety of Apple Tree Produces

question 56

Multiple Choice

In order to see which variety of apple tree produces more fruit, a farmer sets up an experiment. He
Has three plots of land with different soil and natural water availability. Each plot has room for
Eight trees. The farmer randomly selects four locations in each plot for the first variety of tree and
The other four get the second variety. This experiment is…

• A) completely randomized with two factors
• B) completely randomized with one factor: the variety of tree
• C) randomized block, blocked by plot of land
• D) completely randomized with one factor: the plot of land
• E) randomized block, blocked by variety of tree

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Definitions:

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours taken to complete a task and the standard hours allowed for the actual output, multiplied by the standard hourly labor rate.

Labor Time

The duration of time workers spend in the process of producing goods or providing services.

Standard Quantity

The expected quantity of materials or labor hours needed to produce a unit of product, set during the budgeting or planning process.

Standard Hours Allowed

The amount of time that should have been taken to complete a task or produce a certain quantity of goods, based on predetermined standards.