A Correlation Tells Us

question 69

Multiple Choice

A correlation tells us:

• A)whether a cause-effect relationship exists.
• B)whether two variables are related
• C)whether or not a test is efficient.
• D)if people are responding to demand characteristics.

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Definitions:

Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual input used in production and the standard input that should have been used, measured in monetary terms.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, which is often analyzed in cost accounting to assess performance.

Labor Cost

The total amount of money that a company pays to its employees, including wages, benefits, and taxes.

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the actual quantity purchased.