The Registrar at a State College Is Interested in Determining

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Essay

The registrar at a state college is interested in determining whether there is a difference of more than one credit hour between male and female students in the average number of credit hours taken during a term.She selected a random sample of 60 male and 60 female students and observed the following sample information.
$\begin{array} { l l l } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \\\text { Sample Mean } & 13.24 & 14.68 \\\text { Population Std Dev } & 1.2 & 1.56 \\\text { Sample Size } & 60 & 60\end{array}$
Set up the alternative hypothesis to test the claim.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected costs based on the predetermined overhead rate.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable and allocable to the production of specific goods or services.

Raw Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of raw materials and the standard cost multiplied by the actual quantity used.

Raw Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of raw materials used in production and the estimated quantity, which can indicate inefficiencies or savings in material usage.