The Cross-Sequential Research Design May Be Seen As

question 51

Multiple Choice

The cross-sequential research design may be seen as: 

• A)essentially the same thing as a longitudinal design.
• B)the opposite of the cross-sectional design.
• C)unrelated to either the longitudinal or the cross-sectional design.
• D)a combination of the cross-sectional and longitudinal designs.

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the standard hours worked and standard labor rate.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on standard cost.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of raw materials and the standard or expected cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials purchased.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (or budgeted) variable overhead based on a standard rate.