Define Two-Way Analysis of Variance

question 17

Short Answer

Define two-way analysis of variance.

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual wage rate paid to workers and the expected or standard wage rate, multiplied by the actual hours worked.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected to produce a certain level of output, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Variable Overhead

Costs of production that fluctuate with changes in production volume, such as utilities or raw materials, not directly tied to labor or capital.

Indirect Labor

Wages paid to employees who are not directly involved in production but support the process, such as maintenance and supervisory staff.