Questions from Business Statistics

Q: When is the best time to write the introduction and executive summary

When is the best time to write the introduction and executive summary, first or last? Why?

Q: What can a statistical model help you accomplish? Which basic activity

What can a statistical model help you accomplish? Which basic activity of statistics can help you choose an appropriate model for your data?

Q: What is the relationship between the outline and the finished report?

What is the relationship between the outline and the finished report?

Q: How would you check the meaning of a word to be sure

How would you check the meaning of a word to be sure that you are using it correctly?

Q: How can you find synonyms for a given word? Why might

How can you find synonyms for a given word? Why might you want to?

Q: How can an outline help you?

How can an outline help you?

Q: How can you use the executive summary and introduction to reach a

How can you use the executive summary and introduction to reach a diverse audience with limited time?

Q: Is it OK to repeat material in the introduction that already appeared

Is it OK to repeat material in the introduction that already appeared in the executive summary?

Q: Should you assume that everyone who reads your conclusion is already familiar

Should you assume that everyone who reads your conclusion is already familiar with all of the details of the analysis and methods section?

Q: a. How is a time series different from cross-sectional

a. How is a time series different from cross-sectional data? b. What information is lost when you look at a histogram for time-series data?