STAT TECH IN BUSINESS & ECON AC
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Author: Lind
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 2, Problem 25CE
Alexandra Damonte will be building a new resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She must decide how to design the resort based on the type of activities that the resort will offer to its customers. A recent poll of 300 potential customers showed the following results about customers’ preferences for planned resort activities:
- a. What is the table called?
- b. Draw a bar chart to portray the survey results.
- c. Draw a pie chart for the survey results.
- d. If you are preparing to present the results to Ms. Damonte as part of a report, which graph would you prefer to show? Why?
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