Homework: Scatter Diagram Analysis
The regional sales manager for American Toys, Inc., recently collected data on weekly sales (in dollars) for the 15 stores in his region. He also collected data on the number of salesclerk work hours during the week for each of the stores. The data are as follows:
Store Sales Hours 1 23,300 120 2 25,600 135 3 19,200 96 4 10,211 102 5 19,330 240 6 35,789 190 7 12,540 108 8 43,150 234 9 27,886 140 10 54,156 300 11 34,080 254 12 25,900 180 13 36,400 270 14 25,760 175 15 31,500 256
To complete this homework:
o Use Excel to develop a scatter diagram of the data, including dependent and independent variables on their correct axis.
o In a Word document, analyze the relationship between sales and number of clerk hours worked.
o Conclude, based on the scatter diagram, what adjustments the sales manager might make to address the relationship between sales and number of clerk hours worked.
o Submit your work in a Word document with your Excel file attached.
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Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.