Since the Sample Variance Is the Point Estimate for the Population

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Since the sample variance is the point estimate for the population variance,the confidence interval for the population variance will be the sample variance plus or minus a fixed quantity.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly used in the manufacturing of a product and are easily traceable to it.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Overhead costs that fluctuate with changes in production volume, such as utility expenses and machine maintenance.

Variable Overhead

Indirect production costs that change in relation to the level of production activity, such as utilities for a manufacturing facility.

Rate Variance

The difference between the actual rate and a predetermined or standard rate.