When Regression Is Used to Calculate a Productivity Standard, Input

question 9

Multiple Choice

When regression is used to calculate a productivity standard, input = f(output) ,

• A) α estimates the change in input use expected from an increase in output
• B) α estimates the change in output expected from increasing inputs
• C) β estimates the change in input use expected from an increase in output
• D) β estimates the change in output expected from increase inputs

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Interest Rate

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Real Rate

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