A Particular Bank Has Two Loan Modification Programs for Distressed

question 121

Multiple Choice

A particular bank has two loan modification programs for distressed borrowers: Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) modifications, where the federal government pays the bank $1,000 for each successful modification, and non-HAMP modifications, where the bank does not receive a bonus from the federal government. To qualify for a HAMP modification, borrowers must meet a set of financial suitability criteria. What type of hypothesis test should we use to test whether borrowers from this particular bank who receive HAMP modifications are more likely to re-default than those who receive non-HAMP modifications?

• A) A hypothesis test for p₁ - p₂.
• B) A hypothesis test for µ₁ - µ₂.
• C) A matched-pairs hypothesis test.
• D) We are unable to conduct a hypothesis test because independent random samples of each group could not be collected.

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Definitions:

Cost Behavior Analysis

The study of how specific costs respond to changes in the level of business activity.

Activity Base

A measure used in costing that is a significant and quantifiable activity or event, determining the cost incurred by an activity.

Level Of Activity

A measure of the volume of production or work that a business operates at, which can affect costs and efficiency.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the amount of production or the degree of business operations.