In Which Step of Estimating a Cost Function Using Quantitative

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which step of estimating a cost function using quantitative analysis would a manager realize all items of costs in the dependent variable have different cost drivers?

• A)Step 1: Choose the Dependent Variable.
• B)Step 2: Identify the Independent Variable,or Cost Driver.
• C)Step 3: Collect Data of the Dependent Variable and the Cost Driver.
• D)Step 4: Plot the Data.
• E)Step 5: Estimate the Cost Drive of the Estimated Cost Function.

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