Describe How Polygraph Machines Work

question 226

Essay

Describe how polygraph machines work. Evaluate their accuracy and discuss some problems in the interpretation of their results.

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Definitions:

Unfavorable

A term used in variance analysis to describe a variance that leads to a decrease in profit compared to budgeted or standard costs.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of total manufacturing overhead costs that does not vary with the level of production or output.

Budget Variance

The difference between budgeted and actual figures for revenues or costs, indicating the degree of control over business operations.

Budget Variance

The difference between the budgeted amounts and the actual amounts spent or received.