If There Is a

question 56

Multiple Choice

If there is a .75 correlation between the hours that students devote to studying and their grades, _____ between these two measures.

• A)a third variable, such as motivation and interest may account for the relationship
• B)we can conclusively say that this strong correlation indicates a causal relationship
• C)there is a weak, almost non-existent relationship
• D)there is a strong negative correlation

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Definitions:

Cost Per Equivalent Unit

A calculation used in process costing that determines the cost allocated to each unit, considering the stage of completion.

Conversion Costs

The costs incurred to convert raw materials into finished products, including direct labor and manufacturing overhead.

Weighted-Average Method

The weighted-average method is a cost accounting technique used to calculate inventory and cost of goods sold by assigning an average cost to each unit, based on the weight of those units in beginning inventory and purchases made.

Equivalent Units

In cost accounting, this is a metric that represents the work accomplished by unfinished units as if they were fully completed units.