Objectives:
1. demostate the use of appropriate tools for converting data into meaningful
information.

2.
select, defend and use appropriate statistical tools for analysis of data and
interpretation.

3.
analyze and present business data

4.
demonstrate an understanding of the role of statistics in terms of business
focused research.

THE
PROBLEM & THE SURVEY :

-Select
a problem in business that interests you (finance, marketing, tourism,
economics, etc.)

-Create
a survey questionnaire that will help you gather data relevant to the problem
that interests you. the survey questionnaire must be presented to the lecturer
for comments and approval before administering to the target repondents.
(minimum 10 questions). The survey may target students whose opinions are
needed, managers whose expertise is valuable, et cetera. The survey depends on
the nature of your problem.

– The
result of the survey questionnaire must be tabulated properly and accurately
using a spreadsheet (MSExcel). Result of the survey and the accomplished
questionnaires should be submitted along with the final document.

-Using
the result of the survey, create appropriate graphs and charrts for each
relevant question. Provide a discussion of each graph or chart. Label your
graphs and charts by providing numbers and titles for each.

–
Provide a rich analysis of your report . Draw conclusions from your study and
recommendations for future studies.

THE
REPORT : All in all text should be no less than 1500 words . Include a 1 page
executive summary. Uses Times new roman , font size 12, with 1.5 lines spacing.
Raw data in spreadsheet form must also be found in the appendix.

ASSESSMENT
:

-Appropriateness
of statistical measures used for each variable of the study.

-Detailed
explanation of results with the use of standard formal written english

-Proficiency
in the use of word processing and spreadsheet tools

– Well
constructed survey questionnaire and completeness of data set

PLAGIARY
WARNING : Plagiarism is not tolerated in any form and is considered as a ”
a serious academic offence” .Make sure that your references are documented
properly using the APA format