Pastas R Us Inc Database Review Week 2

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Review the Wk 2 - Apply: Statistical Report assignment. In preparation for writing your report to senior management next week, conduct the following descriptive statistics analyses with Excel®. Answer the questions below in your Excel sheet or in a separate Word document:

Insert a new column in the database that corresponds to “Annual Sales.” Annual Sales is the result of multiplying a restaurant’s “SqFt.” by “Sales/SqFt.” Calculate the mean, standard deviation, skewness, 5-number summary, and interquartile range (IQR) for each of the variables. Create a box-plot for the “Annual Sales” variable.

Does it look symmetric? Would you prefer the IQR instead of the standard deviation to describe this variable’s dispersion? Why? Create a histogram for the “Sales/SqFt” variable. Is the distribution symmetric? If not, what is the skew? Are there any outliers? If so, which one(s)? What is the “SqFt” area of the outlier(s)? Is the outlier(s) smaller or larger than the average restaurant in the database? What can you conclude from this observation? What measure of central tendency is more appropriate to describe “Sales/SqFt”? Why? (APA Style)

Paper For Above instruction

To prepare an insightful statistical report for Pastas R Us Inc., it is essential to conduct comprehensive descriptive analysis using Excel® for the variables in the dataset, particularly focusing on “Sales/SqFt,” “Annual Sales,” and “SqFt.” These analyses will provide a practical understanding of the data distribution, variability, and outliers, essential for strategic business decisions.

The first step involves creating a new column labeled “Annual Sales,” calculated by multiplying each restaurant’s “SqFt” by its “Sales/SqFt” metric. This calculation synthesizes the data to reflect total revenue potential per restaurant, offering a more holistic financial perspective. Subsequent calculations for the mean and standard deviation of each variable give an overview of central tendency and variability, essential for understanding typical values and spread within the data. Additionally, skewness measures will help identify asymmetry in distributions, indicating whether data are skewed to the right or left, which impacts the choice of descriptive statistics.

Furthermore, the 5-number summary, comprising the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum, offers a detailed snapshot of data distribution, complemented by the interquartile range (IQR), which quantifies the middle 50% spread of the data. Creating a box plot for “Annual Sales” visually depicts data dispersion and highlights potential outliers. The box plot is particularly useful because it readily indicates symmetry or skewness in data, aiding interpretative clarity. If the box plot reveals asymmetry, it suggests the data are skewed, influencing the preference for certain measures of dispersion over others.

Subsequently, constructing a histogram for “Sales/SqFt” will elucidate its distribution shape, allowing for assessment of symmetry and skewness. If the histogram shows a pronounced skew, the direction (positive or negative) can be inferred, and potential outliers can be identified as standalone bars or points distant from the bulk of the data. Outliers, if present, are examined by noting their “SqFt” area size relative to the average restaurant size, providing insights into whether they are larger or smaller than typical restaurant footprints.

Observing outliers can reveal unusual data points, either exceptionally high or low, that significantly influence the data analysis. For example, a restaurant with a disproportionately large “SqFt” area may distort averages and impact the perception of typical restaurant sizes. Conversely, smaller outliers could indicate unique restaurant formats or operational constraints.

From these analyses, the appropriateness of measures of central tendency can be assessed. For skewed data, the median often provides a better central measure than the mean, which can be skewed by outliers. The choice between standard deviation and IQR for describing dispersion depends on the data distribution; IQR is more robust against skewness and outliers, making it preferable for skewed data. These insights are crucial for making informed managerial decisions, such as optimizing space utilization and understanding revenue potentials in relation to restaurant size.

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