The Forerunner in the Use of Modern Sophisticated Automated Crime

question 46

Short Answer

The forerunner in the use of modern sophisticated automated crime analysis was the New York City Police Department's __________ program.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable costs have been deducted, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in the cost of a unit of product.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Variable Costing

A costing method that only includes variable costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs, while fixed costs are expensed in the period they are incurred.