Which of the Following Would Be Classified as an External

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be classified as an external failure cost on a quality cost report?

• A) Product recalls.
• B) Quality engineering.
• C) Quality training.
• D) Systems development.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experimental setup, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Control Group

The group in an experiment or study that does not receive the treatment, used as a benchmark to measure the effects of the treatment.

Experimental Group

A group of participants in an experiment who are exposed to the variable under investigation to assess its effect.