Questions from Business Statistics

Q: Consumer Research, Inc., is an independent agency that conducts research

Consumer Research, Inc., is an independent agency that conducts research on consumer attitudes and behaviors for a variety of firms. In one study, a client asked for an investigation of consumer chara...

Q: Matt Kenseth won the 2012 Daytona 500, the most important race

Matt Kenseth won the 2012 Daytona 500, the most important race of the NASCAR season. His win was no surprise because for the 2011 season he finished fourth in the point standings with 2330 points, beh...

Q: When trying to decide what car to buy, real value is

When trying to decide what car to buy, real value is not necessarily determined by how much you spend on the initial purchase. Instead, cars that are reliable and don’t cost much to...

Q: The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) maintains data on performance

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) maintains data on performance for members of the LPGA Tour. Scoring average is generally considered the most important statistic in term of a player’s s...

Q: Wine Spectator magazine contains articles and reviews on every aspect of the

Wine Spectator magazine contains articles and reviews on every aspect of the wine industry, including ratings of wine from around the world. In a recent issue they reviewed and scored 475 wines from t...

Q: The Vintage Restaurant, on Captiva Island near Fort Myers, Florida

The Vintage Restaurant, on Captiva Island near Fort Myers, Florida, is owned and operated by Karen Payne. The restaurant just completed its third year of operation. Since opening her restaurant, Karen...

Q: The Carlson Department Store suffered heavy damage when a hurricane struck on

The Carlson Department Store suffered heavy damage when a hurricane struck on August 31. The store was closed for four months (September through December), and Carlson is now involved in a dispute wit...

Q: RainOrShine.Com is an online provider of weather forecasts and information

RainOrShine.Com is an online provider of weather forecasts and information. The organization is putting together a weather-preparedness program to increase its audience’s understandi...

Q: John Campbell, an employee of Manhattan Construction Company, claims to

John Campbell, an employee of Manhattan Construction Company, claims to have injured his back as a result of a fall while repairing the roof at one of the Eastview apartment buildings. In a lawsuit as...

Q: Glenn Foreman, president of Oceanview Development Corporation, is considering submitting

Glenn Foreman, president of Oceanview Development Corporation, is considering submitting a bid to purchase property that will be sold by sealed-bid auction at a county tax foreclosure. Glennâ
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