Assignment: Data Types
Descriptive statistics involves arranging, summarizing, and presenting a set of data in such a way that useful information is produced. Its methods use graphical techniques and numerical descriptive measures (such as averages) to summarize and present the data, allowing managers to make decisions based on the information generated. The two most important factors that determine the appropriate method to use are the type of data and the information that is needed.
Consider the following example:
A sample of shoppers at a mall was asked the following questions. Identify the type of data each question would produce and explain the value to a researcher for gather that data type:
1. What is your age?
2. How much did you spend?
3. What is your marital status?
4. Rate the availability of parking: excellent, good, fair, or poor.
5. How many stores did you enter?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.