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Q: Greer Golf Supplies is an online store that sells two types of

Greer Golf Supplies is an online store that sells two types of golf balls: practice balls and tournament balls. The golf balls are sold in plastic sleeves containing three golf balls. Practice balls s...

Q: Speedy Swift is a package delivery service that serves the greater Atlanta

Speedy Swift is a package delivery service that serves the greater Atlanta, Georgia, metropolitan area. To maintain customer loyalty, one of Speedy Swift’s performance objectives is...

Q: A small business consultant is investigating the performance of several companies.

A small business consultant is investigating the performance of several companies. The fourth-quarter sales for last year (in thousands of dollars) for the selected companies were: Company __________...

Q: A total of 5.9% of the prime-time

A total of 5.9% of the prime-time viewing audience watched shows on ABC, 7.6% watched shows on CBS, 5.5% on Fox, 6.0% on NBC, 2.0% on Warner Brothers, and 2.2% on UPN. A total of 70.8% of the audience...

Q: (a) Use Excel to prepare a 2-D pie

(a) Use Excel to prepare a 2-D pie chart for these LCD (liquid crystal display) shipments data. Modify the default colors, fonts, etc., as you judge appropriate to make the display effective. (b) Do y...

Q: In a three-digit lottery, each of the three digits

In a three-digit lottery, each of the three digits is supposed to have the same probability of occurrence (counting initial blanks as zeros, e.g., 32 is treated as 032). The table shows the frequency...

Q: Advertisers need to know which age groups are likely to see their

Advertisers need to know which age groups are likely to see their ads. Purchasers of 120 copies of Cosmopolitan are shown by age group. Purchaser Age ………………………………………………. Units Sold 18–24 ……………………………...

Q: One-year sales volume of four similar 20-oz.

One-year sales volume of four similar 20-oz. beverages on a college campus is shown. Beverage ………………………………………………………. Sales (Cases) Frappuccino Coffee ………………………………………………………... 18 Frappuccino Mocha ……...

Q: When is a pie chart better than a bar chart for illustrating

When is a pie chart better than a bar chart for illustrating data?

Q: The following data show the education and employment status of women aged

The following data show the education and employment status of women aged 20–29: a. Draw a bar chart of the numbers in work in each education category (the first line of the table)...

Q: The data below show the number of enterprises in the United Kingdom

The data below show the number of enterprises in the United Kingdom in 2010, arranged according to employment: Number of employees Number of firms 1 ……………………………………………………………. 1 740 685 5 ……………………………...

Q: a. Draw a Lorenz curve and calculate the Gini coefficient for

a. Draw a Lorenz curve and calculate the Gini coefficient for the 1979 wealth data contained in Problem 1.5 (Chapter 1). Draw the Lorenz curve on the same diagram as you used in Problem 10.17. b. How...

Q: The data below show the average hourly earnings (in £s

The data below show the average hourly earnings (in £s) of those in full-time employment, by category of education (NVQ levels. NVQ 4 corresponds to a university degree). a. In what fun...

Q: The distribution of marketable wealth in 1979 in the United Kingdom is

The distribution of marketable wealth in 1979 in the United Kingdom is shown in the table below (adapted from Inland Revenue Statistics, 1981, contains public sector information licensed under the Ope...

Q: Using the data from Problem 1.5: Data

Using the data from Problem 1.5: Data from Problem 1.5: The distribution of marketable wealth in 1979 in the United Kingdom is shown in the table below (adapted from Inland Revenue Statistics, 1981,...

Q: Using the data from Problem 1.6: Data

Using the data from Problem 1.6: Data from Problem 1.6: The data below show the number of enterprises in the United Kingdom in 2010, arranged according to employment: Number of employees Number o...

Q: The following table shows the weights in the retail price index and

The following table shows the weights in the retail price index and the values of the index itself, for 1990 and 1994. a. Calculate the Laspeyres price index for 1994, based on 1990 = 100. b. Draw a...

Q: Distinguish between: a. Coding scheme and recoding b

Distinguish between: a. Coding scheme and recoding b. Bar chart and histogram c. DK response and missing data. d. Listwise deletion and pairwise deletion e. Thematic units and referential units

Q: To learn about the reason parents believe their child is heavier than

To learn about the reason parents believe their child is heavier than the recommended weight for children of the same age, each person in a sample of parents of overweight children was asked what they...

Q: To compare commute distances for full-time and part-time

To compare commute distances for full-time and part-time students at a large college, commute distance (in miles) was determined for each student in a random sample of 50 full-time students and for ea...

Q: To learn about how number of years of education and income are

To learn about how number of years of education and income are related, each person in a random sample of 500 residents of a particular city was asked how many years of education he or she had complet...

Q: To see if there is a difference between faculty and students at

To see if there is a difference between faculty and students at a particular college with respect to how they commute to campus (drive, walk, bike, and so on), each person in a random sample of 50 fac...

Q: To learn about the heights of five-year-old children

To learn about the heights of five-year-old children, the height of each child in a sample of 40 five-year-old children was measured. Required: 1. How many variables are in the data set? 2. Are the...

Q: To see if there is a difference in car color preferences of

To see if there is a difference in car color preferences of men and women, each person in a sample of 100 males and each person in a sample of 100 females was shown pictures of a new model car in five...

Q: To learn how GPA at the end of the freshman year in

To learn how GPA at the end of the freshman year in college is related to high school GPA, both high school GPA and freshman year GPA were determined for each student in a sample of 100 students who h...

Q: To learn how the amount of money spent on a fast-

To learn how the amount of money spent on a fast-food meal might differ for men and women, the amount spent on lunch at a particular fast-food restaurant was determined for each person in a sample of...

Q: To learn about political affiliation (Democrat, Republican, Independent,

To learn about political affiliation (Democrat, Republican, Independent, and Other) of students at a particular college, each student in a random sample of 200 students was asked to indicate his or he...

Q: To learn about what super power middle school students would most like

To learn about what super power middle school students would most like to have, each person in a sample of middle school students was asked to choose among invisibility, extreme strength, the ability...

Q: To compare the number of hours spent studying in a typical week

To compare the number of hours spent studying in a typical week for male and female students, data were collected from each person in a random sample of 50 female students and each person in a random...

Q: To learn if there is a relationship between water consumption and headache

To learn if there is a relationship between water consumption and headache frequency, people in a sample of young adults were asked how much water (in ounces) they drink in a typical day and how many...

Q: To learn about TV viewing habits of high school students, each

To learn about TV viewing habits of high school students, each person in a sample of students was asked how many hours he or she spent watching TV during the previous week. Required: 1. How many vari...

Q: The Gallup report “More Americans Say Real Estate Is Best Long

The Gallup report “More Americans Say Real Estate Is Best Long-Term Investment” (www.gallup.com, April 20, 2016, retrieved April 15, 2017) included data from a poll...

Q: The report referenced in the previous exercise also gave responses to the

The report referenced in the previous exercise also gave responses to the question “What do you think is the best long-term investment?” by gender. Relative frequen...

Q: Each year, The Princeton Review conducts surveys of high school students

Each year, The Princeton Review conducts surveys of high school students who are applying to college and of parents of college applicants. The report “2016 College Hopes & Worrie...

Q: Heal the Bay is an environmental organization that releases an annual beach

Heal the Bay is an environmental organization that releases an annual beach report card based on water quality (Heal the Bay Beach Report Card, www.beachreportcard.org, retrieved May 7, 2016). The gra...

Q: The report “Findings from the 2014 College Senior Survey” (

The report “Findings from the 2014 College Senior Survey” (Higher Education Research Institute, December 2014) summarizes data collected from more than 13,000 colle...

Q: The report “2013 International Bedroom Poll: Summary of Findings”

The report “2013 International Bedroom Poll: Summary of Findings” describes a survey of 251 adult Americans conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (www.sleep foundation.org/sites/default/files/RPT...

Q: In the United States, movies are rated by the Motion Picture

In the United States, movies are rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). The accompanying table gives the MPAA rating of the 25 top moneymaking movies of 2015 (data from www.boxoffi...

Q: The following display is similar to one that appeared in USA TODAY

The following display is similar to one that appeared in USA TODAY (June 29, 2009). It is meant to be a bar graph of responses to the question shown in the display. a. Is response to the question a c...

Q: The Center for Science in the Public Interest evaluated school cafeterias in

The Center for Science in the Public Interest evaluated school cafeterias in 20 school districts across the United States. Each district was assigned a numerical score on the basis of rigor of food co...

Q: The accompanying graph is similar to one that appears in the USA

The accompanying graph is similar to one that appears in the USA TODAY Snapshots collection (www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery /news/2015/04/07/usa -today-snapshots/6340793/, retrieved October 13, 2016...

Q: The following display is similar to one that appeared in USA TODAY

The following display is similar to one that appeared in USA TODAY (May 16, 2011). It is meant to display responses to the question shown. a. Explain how this display may be misleading. b. Construct a...

Q: In a survey of 100 people who had recently purchased motorcycles,

In a survey of 100 people who had recently purchased motorcycles, data on the following variables were recorded: Gender of purchaser Brand of motorcycle purchased Number of previous motorcycles owned...

Q: To learn about credit card debt of students at a college,

To learn about credit card debt of students at a college, the financial aid office asks each student in a random sample of 75 students about his or her amount of credit card debt. Required: 1. How ma...

Q: To learn about how number of hours worked per week and number

To learn about how number of hours worked per week and number of hours spent watching television in a typical week are related, each person in a sample of size 40 was asked to keep a log of hours work...

Q: To see if satisfaction level differs for airline passengers based on where

To see if satisfaction level differs for airline passengers based on where they sit on the airplane, all passengers on a particular flight were surveyed at the end of the flight. Passengers were group...

Q: To learn about where students purchase textbooks, each student in a

To learn about where students purchase textbooks, each student in a random sample of 200 students at a particular college was asked to select one of the following responses: campus bookstore, off-camp...

Q: To compare the amount of money men and women spent on their

To compare the amount of money men and women spent on their most recent haircut, each person in a sample of 20 women and each person in a sample of 20 men was asked how much was spent on his or her mo...

Q: The article “Where College Students Buy Textbooks” (USA TODAY

The article “Where College Students Buy Textbooks” (USA TODAY, October 14, 2010) gave data on where students purchased books. The accompanying frequency table summa...

Q: An article about college loans (“New Rules Would Protect Students,”

An article about college loans (“New Rules Would Protect Students,” USA TODAY, June 16, 2010) reported the percentage of students who had defaulted on a student loa...

Q: A 2010 poll conducted by NBC asked respondents who would win Super

A 2010 poll conducted by NBC asked respondents who would win Super Bowl XLV in 2011. The responses by 20,825 people are summarized in the following table. Atlanta Falcons …………………………………………………………………………...

Q: Patrons at a local restaurant were asked to rate their recent experience

Patrons at a local restaurant were asked to rate their recent experience at the restaurant with respect to its advertised atmosphere of upbeat, comfortable, and clean. Possible responses included Outs...

Q: A survey conducted by CBS News asked parents about the professions they

A survey conducted by CBS News asked parents about the professions they would want their children to pursue. Parents’ preferences (in %) are summarized in the following table. Profession ………………………………...

Q: The Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2010 provided the following

The Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2010 provided the following frequency distribution of the number of people (in 1,000s) who live below the poverty level by region. Region ……………………………………...

Q: In a CBS News survey, 829 respondents were provided with a

In a CBS News survey, 829 respondents were provided with a list of major events and asked which event would happen first. The events and their responses are summarized in the following percent frequen...

Q: In a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll, respondents favored Barack Obama

In a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll, respondents favored Barack Obama over Mitt Romney in terms of likeability, 60% to 30% (Los Angeles Times, July 28, 2012). The following bar chart summarizes the responses....

Q: A survey asked chief executives at leading U.S. firms

A survey asked chief executives at leading U.S. firms the following question: “Where do you expect the U.S. economy to be 12 months from now?” A representative samp...

Q: AccuWeather.com reported the following weather delays at these major U

AccuWeather.com reported the following weather delays at these major U.S. airline hubs for July 21, 2010: a. Construct frequency and relative frequency distributions that summarize the delays at maj...

Q: Fifty pro-football rookies were rated on a scale of 1

Fifty pro-football rookies were rated on a scale of 1 to 5, based on performance at a training camp as well as on past performance. A ranking of 1 indicated a poor prospect whereas a ranking of 5 indi...

Q: A 2003 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded

A 2003 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that smoking is forbidden in nearly 75% of U.S. households (The Boston Globe, May 25, 2007). The survey gathered responses fro...

Q: The Wall Street Journal (August 28, 2006) asked its

The Wall Street Journal (August 28, 2006) asked its readers: “Ideally, how many days a week, if any, would you work from home?” The following relative frequency distribution summarizes the responses f...

Q: What is the perfect summer trip? A National Geographic Kids survey

What is the perfect summer trip? A National Geographic Kids survey (AAA Horizons, April 2007) asked this question to 316 children ages 8 to 14. Their responses are given in the following frequency dis...

Q: Swift Manufacturing must choose between two asset purchases. The annual rate

Swift Manufacturing must choose between two asset purchases. The annual rate of return and the related probabilities given in the following table summarize the firm’s analysis to thi...

Q: Swan’s Sportswear is thinking about bringing out a line of designer jeans

Swan’s Sportswear is thinking about bringing out a line of designer jeans. Currently, it is negotiating with two well-known designers. Because of the highly competitive nature of the...

Q: Use the stock bar chart to answer the questions below.

Use the stock bar chart to answer the questions below. a. What was the day’s open on June 17? b. What was the approximate difference between the day’s high and...

Q: Use the following data to construct a stock bar chart for the

Use the following data to construct a stock bar chart for the 5-day period.

Q: Use the following data to construct a stock bar chart for the

Use the following data to construct a stock bar chart for the 5-day period.

Q: Construct a candlestick chart for the data presented in Exercise 12.

Construct a candlestick chart for the data presented in Exercise 12. Exercise 12: Use the following data to construct a stock bar chart for the 5-day period.

Q: Construct a candlestick chart for the data presented in Exercise 13.

Construct a candlestick chart for the data presented in Exercise 13. Exercise 13: Use the following data to construct a stock bar chart for the 5-day period.

Q: VMH Group is a French domiciled company known for Dior, Givenchy

VMH Group is a French domiciled company known for Dior, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, and many other fashion brands. LVMH’s operating segment revenues, operating income, and depreciation...

Q: The monthly unemployment rate in one state for the past 12 months

The monthly unemployment rate in one state for the past 12 months is listed here. a. Draw a bar chart of these data with 6.0% as the lowest point on the vertical axis. b. Draw a bar chart of these dat...

Q: The following are common tests of details of balances or substantive analytical

The following are common tests of details of balances or substantive analytical procedures for the audit of accounts receivable: 1. Select 20 customer accounts from the accounts receivable master file...

Q: From the educational level data described in Exercise 1: a

From the educational level data described in Exercise 1: a) Make a bar chart using counts on the y-axis. b) Make a relative frequency bar chart using percentages on the y-axis. c) Make a pie chart.

Q: From the age distribution data described in Exercise 2: a

From the age distribution data described in Exercise 2: a) Make a bar chart using counts on the y-axis. b) Make a relative frequency bar chart using percentages on the y-axis. c) Make a pie chart.

Q: For the table in Exercise 7: b) Looking at

For the table in Exercise 7: b) Looking at the column percentages in part a, does the tenure distribution (how long the employee has been with the company) for each educational level look the same? Co...

Q: Pew Research published a study on Americans’ satisfaction with their current job

Pew Research published a study on Americans’ satisfaction with their current job (www.pewsocialtrends.org/2016/10/06/3-how-americans-viewtheir- jobs/). They found that 49% of American workers say they...

Q: The Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey from Exercise 23

The Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey from Exercise 23 also asked 604 small businesses about their cash f low over the next 12 months. 13% responded “Very Good,” 37% “Somewhat good,” 21%...

Q: GfK Roper Reports Worldwide surveyed people, asking them “How important

GfK Roper Reports Worldwide surveyed people, asking them “How important is acquiring wealth to you?” The percent who responded that it was of more than average impo...

Q: Here’s a bar chart of the data in Exercise 15.

Here’s a bar chart of the data in Exercise 15. a) Compared to the pie chart in Exercise 15, which is better for displaying the relative portions of market share? Explain. b) What i...

Q: Here’s a pie chart of the data in Exercise 16.

Here’s a pie chart of the data in Exercise 16. a) Which display of these data is best for comparing the market value of these brands? Explain. b) Does Pepsi or Red Bull have a larg...

Q: A/B testing allows businesses to test a new design or

A/B testing allows businesses to test a new design or format for a web page to determine if the new web page is more effective than the current one. Web designers decide to create a new call-to-action...

Q: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports on consumer financial product and service

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports on consumer financial product and service complaint submissions by state, category, and company. The following table, stored in Financial Complaints1 ,...

Q: Timetric’s 2016 survey of insurance professionals explores the use of technology in

Timetric’s 2016 survey of insurance professionals explores the use of technology in the industry. The file Technologies contains the responses to the question that asked what technol...

Q: A survey of 1,520 American adults asked “Do you

A survey of 1,520 American adults asked “Do you feel overloaded with too much information?” The results indicate that 23% of females feel information overload compa...

Q: A study of selected Kickstarter projects showed that overall a majority were

A study of selected Kickstarter projects showed that overall a majority were successful, achieving their goal and raising, at a minimum, the targeted amounts. In an effort to identify project types th...

Q: Do social recommendations increase ad effectiveness? A study of online video

Do social recommendations increase ad effectiveness? A study of online video viewers compared viewers who arrived at an advertising video for a particular brand by following a social media recommendat...

Q: Figure 2.4 shows a bar chart and a pie chart

Figure 2.4 shows a bar chart and a pie chart for what devices millennials used to watch movies/TV shows (see page 54). a. Create an exploded pie chart, a cone chart, or a pyramid chart that shows how...

Q: Figures 2.5 and 2.6 show a bar chart

Figures 2.5 and 2.6 show a bar chart and a pie chart for the risk level for the retirement fund data (see pages 55–56). a. Create an exploded pie chart, a doughnut chart, a cone chart, and a pyramid c...

Q: Compare and contrast the bar chart for categorical data with the histogram

Compare and contrast the bar chart for categorical data with the histogram for numerical data.

Q: Shown here is a list published by Electronics Weekly.com of

Shown here is a list published by Electronics Weekly.com of the top five semiconductor companies in the United States by revenue ($ billions). Firm ____________ Revenue ($ billions) Intel Corporation...

Q: How do various currencies around the world stack up to the U

How do various currencies around the world stack up to the U.S. dollar? Shown below is a bar chart of the value of the currency of various countries in U.S. dollars as of November 2018. The currencies...

Q: Shown here are the top seven companies from the construction, farm

Shown here are the top seven companies from the construction, farm machinery industry in the United States and their respective revenue ($ billions). Company ____________ Revenue Caterpillar ………………………...

Q: Shown here is a list of the industries with the largest total

Shown here is a list of the industries with the largest total toxic releases in a recent year according to the EPA. Construct both a bar chart and a pie chart to depict this information and comment on...

Q: 10. The graphical depiction that is a type of vertical bar

10. The graphical depiction that is a type of vertical bar chart and is used to depict a frequency distribution is a _______________. 11. The graphical depiction that utilizes cumulative frequencies i...

Q: Pelican Stores, a division of National Clothing, is a chain

Pelican Stores, a division of National Clothing, is a chain of women’s apparel stores operating throughout the country. The chain recently ran a promotion in which discount coupons w...

Q: Nielsen Media Research tracks the top-rated television shows. The

Nielsen Media Research tracks the top-rated television shows. The following data show the television network that produced each of the 25 top-rated shows in the history of television. a. Construct a...

Q: Many airlines use surveys to collect data on customer satisfaction related to

Many airlines use surveys to collect data on customer satisfaction related to flight experiences. Completing a flight, customers receive an email asking them to rate a variety of factors, including th...

Q: Nearly 1.9 million bachelor’s degrees and over 758,000

Nearly 1.9 million bachelor’s degrees and over 758,000 master’s degrees are awarded annually by U.S. postsecondary institutions as of 2018 (National Center for Educ...

Q: TripAdvisor is one of many online websites that provides ratings for hotels

TripAdvisor is one of many online websites that provides ratings for hotels throughout the world. Ratings provided by 649 guests at the Lakeview Hotel can be found in the file HotelRatings. Possible r...

Q: Figure 1.8 provides a bar chart showing the annual advertising

Figure 1.8 provides a bar chart showing the annual advertising revenue for Facebook from 2010 to 2017 (Facebook Annual Reports). a. What is the variable of interest? b. Are the data categorical or qua...

Q: The following data show the number of rental cars in service (

The following data show the number of rental cars in service (in thousands) for three rental car companies: Hertz, Avis, and Dollar over a three-year period (Auto Rental News website). a. Construct...

Q: Consumer Reports evaluates products for consumers. The file CompactSUV contains

Consumer Reports evaluates products for consumers. The file CompactSUV contains the data shown in Table 1.8 for 15 compact sports utility vehicles (SUVs) from the 2018 model line (Consumer Reports web...

Q: Consumer complaints are frequently reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB

Consumer complaints are frequently reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Some industries against whom the most complaints are reported to the BBB are banks; cable and satellite television comp...

Q: Electric plug-in vehicle sales have been increasing worldwide. The

Electric plug-in vehicle sales have been increasing worldwide. The table below displays data collected by the U.S. Department of Energy on electric plug-in vehicle sales in the words top markets in 20...

Q: A zoo has categorized its visitors into three categories: member,

A zoo has categorized its visitors into three categories: member, school, and general. The member category refers to visitors who pay an annual fee to support the zoo. Members receive certain benefits...

Q: Consider the following data on two categorical variables. The first variable

Consider the following data on two categorical variables. The first variable, x, can take on values A, B, C, or D. The second variable, y, can take on values I or II. The following table gives the fre...

Q: The following crosstabulation summarizes the data for two categorical variables, x

The following crosstabulation summarizes the data for two categorical variables, x and y. The variable x can take on values low, medium, or high and the variable y can take on values yes or no. a. C...

Q: People often wait until middle age to worry about having a healthy

People often wait until middle age to worry about having a healthy heart. However, many studies have shown that earlier monitoring of risk factors such as blood pressure can be very beneficial (The Wa...

Q: Consider the following survey results that show smartphone ownership by age.

Consider the following survey results that show smartphone ownership by age. a. Construct a stacked bar chart to display the above survey data on type of mobile phone ownership. Use age category as...

Q: The Northwest regional manager of an outdoor equipment retailer conducted a study

The Northwest regional manager of an outdoor equipment retailer conducted a study to determine how managers at three store locations are using their time. A summary of the results are shown in the fol...

Q: Given the network in problem 9, enter project data into a

Given the network in problem 9, enter project data into a project management software program such as MS Project. Print a network and a bar chart (Gantt) view. Interpret the results.

Q: A graphical method for evaluating whether a process is or is not

A graphical method for evaluating whether a process is or is not in a state of statistical control is called a ________________. 15. A diagram that is shaped like a fish and displays potential causes...

Q: A histogram is vertical bar chart on an X-Y plane

A histogram is vertical bar chart on an X-Y plane, in which the labels along horizontal (or X) axis represent the class end points and the bars along the vertical (or Y) axis show the ____. a) Class w...

Q: Frequency distribution is a summary of data presented in the form of

Frequency distribution is a summary of data presented in the form of class intervals and frequencies. 2. Data that have been organized into a frequency distribution are called ungrouped data. 3. The s...

Q: Use the data in Problem 17-70 to respond to the

Use the data in Problem 17-70 to respond to the requirements that follow. Required: 1. If you haven’t done so already (in conjunction with Problem 17-70), prepare in Excel a COQ rep...

Q: This problem is an extension to the Bally Company COQ reporting example

This problem is an extension to the Bally Company COQ reporting example, reflected in Exhibit 17.10. At year 0, the management team for the company was presented with its first COQ report for the comp...

Q: TripAdvisor is one of many online websites that provides ratings for hotels

TripAdvisor is one of many online websites that provides ratings for hotels throughout the world. Ratings provided by 649 guests at the Lakeview Hotel can be found in the file HotelRatings. Possible r...

Q: The following data show the number of rental cars in service (

The following data show the number of rental cars in service (in thousands) for three rental car companies: Hertz, Avis, and Dollar over a three-year period (Auto Rental News website). a. Construct...

Q: Figure 1.8 provides a bar chart showing the annual advertising

Figure 1.8 provides a bar chart showing the annual advertising revenue for Facebook from 2010 to 2017 (Facebook Annual Reports). a. What is the variable of interest? b. Are the data categorical or q...

Q: Consider the following data on two categorical variables. The first variable

Consider the following data on two categorical variables. The first variable, x, can take on values A, B, C, or D. The second variable, y, can take on values I or II. The following table gives the fre...

Q: The following crosstabulation summarizes the data for two categorical variables, x

The following crosstabulation summarizes the data for two categorical variables, x and y. The variable x can take on values low, medium, or high and the variable y can take on values yes or no. a. C...

Q: Consumer Reports evaluates products for consumers. The file CompactSUV contains

Consumer Reports evaluates products for consumers. The file CompactSUV contains the data shown in Table 1.8 for 15 compact sports utility vehicles (SUVs) from the 2018 model line (Consumer Reports web...

Q: Electric plug-in vehicle sales have been increasing worldwide. The

Electric plug-in vehicle sales have been increasing worldwide. The table below displays data collected by the U.S. Department of Energy on electric plug-in vehicle sales in the words top markets in 20...

Q: A zoo has categorized its visitors into three categories: member,

A zoo has categorized its visitors into three categories: member, school, and general. The member category refers to visitors who pay an annual fee to support the zoo. Members receive certain benefits...

Q: Consumer complaints are frequently reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB

Consumer complaints are frequently reported to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Some industries against whom the most complaints are reported to the BBB are banks; cable and satellite television comp...

Q: People often wait until middle age to worry about having a healthy

People often wait until middle age to worry about having a healthy heart. However, many studies have shown that earlier monitoring of risk factors such as blood pressure can be very beneficial (The Wa...

Q: Consider the following survey results that show smartphone ownership by age.

Consider the following survey results that show smartphone ownership by age. a. Construct a stacked bar chart to display the above survey data on type of mobile phone ownership. Use age category as...

Q: The Northwest regional manager of an outdoor equipment retailer conducted a study

The Northwest regional manager of an outdoor equipment retailer conducted a study to determine how managers at three store locations are using their time. A summary of the results are shown in the fol...

Q: Nielsen Media Research tracks the top-rated television shows. The

Nielsen Media Research tracks the top-rated television shows. The following data show the television network that produced each of the 25 top-rated shows in the history of television. a. Construct a...

Q: Many airlines use surveys to collect data on customer satisfaction related to

Many airlines use surveys to collect data on customer satisfaction related to flight experiences. Completing a flight, customers receive an email asking them to rate a variety of factors, including th...

Q: Nearly 1.9 million bachelor’s degrees and over 758,000

Nearly 1.9 million bachelor’s degrees and over 758,000 master’s degrees are awarded annually by U.S. postsecondary institutions as of 2018 (National Center for Educ...

Q: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are five

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are five leading causes of preventable deaths in the world. They are shown in the following graph. a. Estimate how many preventable deaths resul...

Q: Pew Research conducted a survey in 2017 asking gun owners what percentage

Pew Research conducted a survey in 2017 asking gun owners what percentage of time they had a loaded gun easily within reach when at home. The results for male gun owners are displayed in a bar chart a...

Q: The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks data on the percentage of jobs

The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks data on the percentage of jobs that require various levels of education. The 2016 Entry Level Education data are displayed in the following bar chart and pie char...

Q: Refer to the accompanying bar chart, which shows the time spent

Refer to the accompanying bar chart, which shows the time spent on a typical day talking on the cell phone for some men and women. Each person was asked to choose the one of four intervals that best f...

Q: One of the authors wanted to determine the effect of changing answers

One of the authors wanted to determine the effect of changing answers on multiple-choice tests. She had advised her students that if they had changed their minds about a previous answer, they should r...

Q: The Pew Research Center documents the variety of ways in which Americans

The Pew Research Center documents the variety of ways in which Americans use social media. The bar chart shows the frequency of use for three social media sites among adult social media users. a. Whic...

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The following bar chart shows a comparison of breast cancer rates for those who took HRT and those who took a placebo. Explain why the graph is deceptive, and indicate what could be done to make it le...

Q: Consider the five items on timeliness of operations as listed in Table

Consider the five items on timeliness of operations as listed in Table 5-7. A summary of the survey responses on patient satisfaction for each item, by the percentage in each rating category, is shown...

Q: A recent survey of insurance professionals explores the use of technology in

A recent survey of insurance professionals explores the use of technology in the industry. The file Technologies contains the responses to the question that asked what technologies these professionals...

Q: Refer to Figure 3.37 in Exercise 15 and construct a

Refer to Figure 3.37 in Exercise 15 and construct a bar chart to depict the same data in a way that is fair and objective. Figure 3.37

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Acme Auto Parts, Inc. sells automobile parts, maintenance items, and accessories to repair garages and service stations. A major focus of Acme Auto’s business strategy is to provide customers with t...

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Pelican Stores, a division of National Clothing, is a chain of women’s apparel store operating throughout the country. The chain recently ran a promotion in which discount coupons we...

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The following data show the number of rental cars in service for three rental car companies: Hertz, Avis, and Dollar, over a four-year period a. Construct a time series graph for the years 1 to 4 sh...

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Bistro 65 is a chain of Italian restaurants with locations in Ohio and Kentucky. The Bistro 65 menu has four categories of entrées: Pasta, Steak & Chops, Seafood, and Other (e.g., piz...

Q: 4K televisions (TVs) contain approximately four times as many pixels

4K televisions (TVs) contain approximately four times as many pixels to display images as a 1080-display TV, and so they offer much higher picture resolution. Suppose that the following survey results...

Q: Reship Solutions, Inc. has a distribution center in Cincinnati where

Reship Solutions, Inc. has a distribution center in Cincinnati where it receives and breaks down bulk orders from suppliers’ factories and ships out products to retail customers. Prepare a pie or bar...

Q: The frequencies of traffic fatalities of non-occupants of vehicles are

The frequencies of traffic fatalities of non-occupants of vehicles are shown in the following bar chart. (www.the-numbers.com/research-analysis) Change this to a bar chart of relative frequencies.

Q: The A survey of 299 undergraduate students from Exercise 86 in Chapter

The A survey of 299 undergraduate students from Exercise 86 in Chapter 2 (data in Student survey) asked about respondents diet preference (Carnivore, Omnivore, Vegetarian) and political alignment (Lib...

Q: Find a bar chart of categorical data from a newspaper, a

Find a bar chart of categorical data from a newspaper, a magazine, or the Internet. 1. Is the graph clearly labeled? 2. Does it violate the area principle? 3. Does the accompanying article tell the W...

Q: Here is a bar chart summarizing the movie genres from the 891

Here is a bar chart summarizing the movie genres from the 891 movies in Exercise 3. (Data extracted from Movies 06-15) 1. Were Thriller/Suspense or Adventure films more common? 2. Is it easier to answ...

Q: Here is a bar chart summarizing the movie ratings from the 891

Here is a bar chart summarizing the movie ratings from the 891 movies shown in Exercise 4. 1. Which was the least common rating? 2. Is it easier to answer the question from the bar chart or from the p...

Q: The movie genres listed in Exercise 35 were originally listed as these

The movie genres listed in Exercise 35 were originally listed as these: 1. What problem would you encounter in trying to make a display of these data? 2. How did the creators of the bar chart in Exerc...

Q: Now let consider only the maids who were informed. Here is

Now let consider only the maids who were informed. Here is a display of their body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat, at the start (BMI) and at the end (BMI2) of the study. Which of these is the...

Q: Using the Constant-Growth Annuity Chart An interactive chart for the

Using the Constant-Growth Annuity Chart An interactive chart for the future value of a constant-growth annuity is available on Connect. In Student Edition, find “Constant-Growth Annuity.” The chart ha...

Q: Using the Loan Amortization Chart An interactive Loan Amortization Chart is provided

Using the Loan Amortization Chart An interactive Loan Amortization Chart is provided on Connect. In Student Edition, find “Amortizing Loan Calculator.” The chart has data boxes in which you enter valu...

Q: The Huntington High School basketball team has five players named Ali,

The Huntington High School basketball team has five players named Ali, Bob, Cai, Dan, and Eli. Accept the number of points scored by each player in a game, and create a bar chart that illustrates the...

Q: The Federal Reserve System publishes weekly figures of M2 money supply in

The Federal Reserve System publishes weekly figures of M2 money supply in the document Money Stock Measures. M2 includes such things as cash in circulation, deposits in checking accounts, nonbank trav...

Q: In the article, “Squeaky Clean Fossil Fuels” (New

In the article, “Squeaky Clean Fossil Fuels” (New Scientist, Vol. 186, No. 2497, p. 26), F. Pearce reported on the benefits of using clean fossil fuels that release no carbon dioxide (CO2), helping to...

Q: In the article “Graphical Display of Two Way Contingency Tables”

In the article “Graphical Display of Two Way Contingency Tables” (The American Statistician, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 9–12), R. Snee presented data on hair color and eye color among 592 students in an elem...

Q: The U.S. Census Bureau divides the states in the

The U.S. Census Bureau divides the states in the United States into nine divisions: East North Central (ENC), East South Central (ESC), Middle Atlantic (MAC), Mountain (MTN), New England (NED), Pacifi...

Q: Each year, Forbes magazine publishes a list of the world’s richest

Each year, Forbes magazine publishes a list of the world’s richest people. On page 37, we constructed a table, based on a 2013 Forbes article, that shows the 25 richest people in the world, as of Marc...