A Cost Accountant Is Developing a Regression Model to Predict

Multiple Choice

A cost accountant is developing a regression model to predict the total cost of producing a batch of printed circuit boards as a linear function of batch size (the number of boards produced in one lot or batch) , production plant (Kingsland, and Yorktown) , and production shift (day, and evening) .In this model, "batch size" is ______.

A) a response variable
B) an indicator variable
C) a dependent variable
D) a qualitative variable
E) an independent variable