What Term Is Used to Describe Differences in the Value

question 6

Multiple Choice

What term is used to describe differences in the value of an independent variable which are accounted for by the y on x regression line?

• A) Correlated differences
• B) Explained differences
• C) Unexplained differences
• D) Regression differences

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditures to the period in which they actually occurred.

Uncollectible Accounts

Uncollectible accounts are debts owed to a company that are considered uncollectable and are written off as a bad debt expense.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra account that represents the estimated amount of accounts receivable which may not be collectible.

Adjusting Entry

An accounting record made to adjust revenues and expenses to match the accounting period they were incurred, ensuring compliance with the accrual basis of accounting.