Diffusion Is a Threat to the _____ of a Study

question 44

Multiple Choice

Diffusion is a threat to the _____ of a study.

• A) variance
• B) external validity
• C) internal validity
• D) statistical significance

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (or standard) variable overhead based on activity levels.

Favorable

A term used in accounting and finance to describe outcomes or variances that are better than anticipated, indicating a positive performance against the budget or forecast.

Unfavorable

A term used to describe a variance or outcome that results in a worse financial position than expected or budgeted.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual labor costs incurred and the expected (or standard) labor costs, often due to paying a higher or lower wage rate than planned.