The Standard Deviation Can Be Negative, Positive, or Equal to Zero

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The standard deviation can be negative, positive, or equal to zero.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A method of inventory costing that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead - in the cost of a product.

Direct Materials Costs

Costs directly traceable to the production of a product, including raw materials and component parts.

Direct Conversion

The process of changing one form of energy, material, or resource directly into another without intermediate stages.