In terms of the variance-investigation decision, an "indifference probability," p, of 10%
A) Refers to the probability of a non-random (i.e., systematic variance) occurring.
B) Means that there is a 10% probability that management will make an incorrect decision.
C) Implies that if the probability of a nonrandom variance is less than 10% the variance should be investigated.
D) Implies a 90% probability of not taking corrective action after the variance is investigated.
E) Suggests that management a 90% probability that management would be indifferent between investigating and not investigating the variance.

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The Answer of In terms of the variance-investigation decision, an "indifference probability," p, of 10%
A) Refers to the probability of a non-random (i.e., systematic variance) occurring.
B) Means that there is a 10% probability that management will make an incorrect decision.
C) Implies that if the probability of a nonrandom variance is less than 10% the variance should be investigated.
D) Implies a 90% probability of not taking corrective action after the variance is investigated.
E) Suggests that management a 90% probability that management would be indifferent between investigating and not investigating the variance.

In Terms of the Variance-Investigation Decision, an "Indifference Probability," P