If a Researcher Varies the Loudness of Music in a Factory

question 118

Multiple Choice

If a researcher varies the loudness of music in a factory to observe its effect on the rate of productivity of the employees,what is the dependent variable

• A) loudness of music
• B) rate of productivity 
• C) factory setting
• D) the employees

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The cost of employee wages that is directly associated with the manufacturing of products or the provision of services.

Unfavorable

A term used to describe a situation or outcome that is not advantageous, detrimental, or negatively impacts objectives.

Direct Labor Time Variance

The difference between the estimated time to produce a good or service and the actual time taken, multiplied by the hourly labor rate.

Direct Labor

This references the cost of labor that can be directly attributed to the manufacture or production of specific goods or services.