Define the Following Terms Commonly Used in Audit Procedures

question 61

Essay

Define the following terms commonly used in audit procedures:
1.Examine
2.Scan
3.Compute
4.Foot
5.Compare
6.Count
7.Vouch

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical indicator that measures the intensity of the link between the relative fluctuations of two variables.

Coefficient of Correlation

A quantitative index showing the magnitude and direction of a linear correlation between two variables.

Y-intercept

The point where a line or curve intersects the y-axis of a graph, corresponding to the value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are zero.

Least Squares Line

A line of best fit determined by minimizing the sum of squares of the differences between observed values and the values predicted by the line.