Exhibit 17

question 8

Essay

Exhibit 17.7.To examine the differences between salaries of male and female middle managers of a large bank,90 individuals were randomly selected and the following variables considered:
Salary = the monthly salary (excluding fringe benefits and bonuses),
Educ = the number of years of education,
Exper = the number of months of experience,
Gender = the gender of an individual;1 for males,and 0 for females.
The regression results for the models,
Model A: Salary = β₀ + β₁Educ + β₂Exper + β₃Gender + β₄Exper × Gender + ε,
Model B: Salary = β₀ + β₁Educ + β₂Exper + ε,are summarized below.

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Definitions:

Inventory Writedown

An accounting process that reduces the carrying value of inventory to its market value or below, reflecting decreased value in the asset.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods, minus the cost of their sale or disposal, used in inventory valuation and accounts receivable.

FIFO

An inventory valuation method known as "First-In, First-Out," where goods purchased or produced first are sold or used first.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory management method where inventory levels are updated in real-time following each sale or purchase transaction.