Which of the Following Is True

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) We can rule out the possible effects of mediating variables in correlational research.
• B) As a correlation coefficient increases, we can be more sure that a causal relationship exists between the two variables.
• C) It is not possible to correlate two variables that have different scales of measurement.
• D) Correlational research cannot demonstrate a causal relationship between two variables.

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Definitions:

Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead costs, due to variations in production levels.

Variable Factory Overhead Controllable Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected costs based on the standards set for the production volume.

Total Factory Overhead Cost Variance

The difference between the actual overhead costs incurred and the standard overhead costs assigned to production over a given period.

Factory Overhead Cost Budget

Budget that estimates the cost for each item of factory overhead needed to support budgeted production.