A Study Has Recently Been Conducted by a Major Computer

question 63

True/False

A study has recently been conducted by a major computer magazine publisher in which the objective was to develop a multiple regression model to explain the variation in price of personal computers. Three quantitative independent variables were used along with one qualitative variable. The qualitative variable was coded 1 if the computer included a monitor, 0 otherwise. The following computer printout shows the final output. Based on this information, given the other variables in the model, whether or not a monitor is included has a significant impact on the price of the personal computer.

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Definitions:

Direct Costs

Expenses that can be directly traced to a specific cost object, such as a product, department, or project.

Incremental Manufacturing Cost

The additional cost incurred to produce one additional unit of product, including materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Production Increase

An upward adjustment or rise in the amount of goods and services produced by a company.

Prime Cost

The sum of direct materials and direct labor costs in a manufacturing process, not including overhead expenses.