Business Research Project Part 1 - Learning Team A Ly Bui, T

business Research Project Part 1 Learning Team A Ly Bui, Tammy del Campo

The user provided a lengthy document containing background information, research objectives, survey data, and instructions for conducting an inferential statistics hypothesis test related to Flexnet’s strategic decisions on pricing and streaming services. The core task is to formulate a research question based on the data, create mock data for relevant variables, select appropriate statistical tests, perform the hypothesis test at a significance level of 0.05, and interpret the results within 350 words. Additionally, the assignment requires including the Excel output or calculations in an appendix, and adhering to APA formatting guidelines.

Paper For Above instruction

The rapid evolution of digital streaming services has transformed the entertainment industry, compelling companies like Flexnet to continually adapt their pricing and service models. As Flexnet considers implementing a 12.5% to 25% price increase, it becomes crucial to understand how such changes might influence customer subscription behaviors, satisfaction levels, and competitive positioning. Given this context, the primary research question guiding this analysis is: Is there a statistically significant association between the proposed price increase and the likelihood of current subscribers cancelling or continuing their subscriptions? This question aims to determine whether a change in price influences customer retention, a critical factor for Flexnet’s strategic planning.

To address this research question, hypothetical data must be prepared based on the survey insights. Suppose we develop a mock dataset comprising two variables: (1) Price Increase Group (categorical: "No Increase", "12.5% Increase", "25% Increase") and (2) Customer Response (binary: "Likely to Cancel", "Likely to Continue"). For simplicity, assume a sample of 300 respondents evenly distributed across the groups, with response patterns based on expected customer reactions.

Sample data illustrates that in the 'No Increase' group, approximately 10% might cancel, whereas in the '12.5% Increase' group, around 20% might cancel; and in the '25% Increase' group, cancellation could rise to 35%. The data could be summarized as follows:

  • No Increase group: 100 respondents, 10 cancel, 90 continue.
  • 12.5% Increase group: 100 respondents, 20 cancel, 80 continue.
  • 25% Increase group: 100 respondents, 35 cancel, 65 continue.

Given that these are categorical variables, a Chi-Squared Test of Independence is suitable to evaluate whether the prevalence of cancellations is associated with the different levels of price increase. Setting the significance level at 0.05, the hypotheses are:

  • Null hypothesis (H0): There is no association between price increase and likelihood of cancellation.
  • Alternative hypothesis (H1): There is an association between price increase and likelihood of cancellation.

Conducting the Chi-Squared test using the mock data yields a calculated Chi-Squared statistic of approximately 18.45 with corresponding degrees of freedom of 2. Comparing this with the critical value from the Chi-Squared distribution table (about 5.991 for df=2 at α=0.05), the test statistic exceeds the critical value. This indicates that there is a statistically significant association between the level of price increase and customer cancellation likelihood, leading us to reject the null hypothesis.

Interpreting these results, we conclude that increasing prices by 12.5% or 25% statistically significantly correlates with higher cancellation rates among Flexnet subscribers. This suggests that Flexnet should carefully consider the potential customer attrition when planning future price hikes. To mitigate cancellations, strategies such as promotional offers, improved service quality, or tiered pricing could be employed to retain customers despite price increases. Moreover, ongoing surveys and data analysis are vital for monitoring customer responses and adjusting business strategies accordingly.

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