Assuming That a Cost Is Mixed and Linear, and That

question 56

Multiple Choice

Assuming that a cost is mixed and linear, and that past cost behavior is expected to continue into the future, which of the following is mostly likely the best technique for estimating future costs?

• A) Engineered estimate of cost
• B) Two-point method
• C) Scatter plot
• D) Regression analysis

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Definitions:

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