Business Statistics

Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making – Q&A and Practice Solutions

Describe briefly the questionnaire method of collecting primary data. State the essentials of a good questionnaire. Introduction The questionnaire method is one of the most effective and widely used techniques for collecting primary data in research. It involves asking a set of predefined questions to respondents, who provide their answers either in written or electronic …

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Decision Tree Diagram with EMV’s

Q1. Draw the decision tree diagram and explain the best possible decision based on EMVs (Expected Monetary Values)  On the 1st April 2023, Rajinder Saproo, an investor is in a dilemma for the investment of 10 lakh INR. He has consulted his Mumbai based friend, MukulBhai Gadhecha, an investment expert for this matter. Mr Saproo …

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The Transportation Problem and the Assignment Problem

The transportation problem The transportation problem is a classic optimization problem in the field of operations research and management science. It involves finding the most cost-effective way to transport goods from multiple suppliers to multiple consumers, taking into account supply and demand constraints, as well as transportation costs. Here are the key components and elements …

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LINEAR PROGRAMMING SOLUTION – GRAPHICAL METHOD

INTRODUCTIONThere are two methods available to find an optimal solution to a Linear Programming Problem. One is a graphical method and the other is a simplex method. The graphical method can be used only for a two-variable problem i.e. a problem that involves two decision variables. The two axes of the graph (X & Y …

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Probability Solved Sums

There are 15 boys and 10 girls in the class. If three students are selected at random, what is the probability that 1 girl and 2 boys are selected? A. 1/40 B. 1/ 2 C. 21/46 D. 7/ 41 E. None of these The correct option is: C Solution: Total number of ways of selecting …

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Statistics for Business Decisions 2022

2022BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- HONOURS : CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY Paper BBA-A202-C-3(Statistics for Business Decisions)Full Marks : 80 The mean, median, and standard deviation of a distribution are 45, 42, and 18 respectively, to find the skewness of the distribution. The formula for Pearson’s coefficient of skewness, which is a measure of the asymmetry of a distribution. A positive skew …

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INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

My blog contains study material on the subject business statistics. The study material is written and compiled from various books for the benefits of management students. BBA & MBA students from any universities can refer the material for making notes and examination preparation.