Which of the Following Methods Can Be Used to Evaluate

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods can be used to evaluate the trend component of a time series?

• A)simple moving average
• B)trend-adjusted exponential smoothing
• C)simple linear regression
• D)multiple linear regression

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual jobs or units based on a consistent formula.

Machine-Hour

A unit of measure representing the operation of a machine for one hour, often used in allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Variable Overhead

Costs of overhead that vary with the level of production activity, such as utilities for machinery or materials handling expenses.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production based on a certain activity base.