The Standard Costs and Actual Costs for Direct Labor for the Manufacture

question 29

Multiple Choice

The standard costs and actual costs for direct labor for the manufacture of 2,500 actual units of product are as follows: The amount of the direct labor rate variance is:

• A) $2,960 unfavorable
• B) $4,500 favorable
• C) $2,960 favorable
• D) $4,500 unfavorable

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Definitions:

Sampling Variability

The variation of sample statistics from sample to sample, due to the random selection of samples from the population.

Nonresponse Bias

Bias that occurs in survey results when individuals who do not participate differ significantly from those who do in ways that affect the survey's outcome.

Surgical Site Infections

Infections emerging in the surgical site following the operation.

Significance Level

The threshold below which a p-value must fall for an effect to be considered statistically significant, often denoted as alpha.