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The question below refers to the following:
The administration at a university is interested in studying if any relationship exists between satisfaction at the school and whether the student is a freshman or a senior. The school randomly surveys 10 freshmen and 10 seniors and asks them to rate how satisfied they are at the school on a scale of 1-10, where 10 is extremely satisfied and 1 is extremely dissatisfied. Here is the collected data:
What are the degrees of freedom?

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, multiplied by the standard cost per unit of material.

Malfunctioning Equipment

Equipment that is not operating correctly or as expected, often leading to operational inefficiencies or safety concerns.

Spoilage

Wasted or defective materials during the production process that cannot be repaired or sold.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the standard cost, indicating how much the actual labor rate deviates from the expected standard.