MAT 510 Week 2

 Scatter Diagram Analysis

The regional sales manager for American Toys, Inc., recently collected data on weekly sales (in dollars) for the 15 stores in his region. He also collected data on the number of salesclerk work hours during the week for each of the stores. The data are as follows:

Store	Sales	Hours
1	23,300	120
2	25,600	135
3	19,200	96
4	10,211	102
5	19,330	240
6	35,789	190
7	12,540	108
8	43,150	234
9	27,886	140
10	54,156	300
11	34,080	254
12	25,900	180
13	36,400	270
14	25,760	175
15	31,500	256

To complete this assignment:

1. Use Excel to develop a scatter diagram of the data, including dependent and independent variables on their correct axis.

2. In a Word document, analyze the relationship between sales and number of clerk hours worked.

3. Conclude, based on the scatter diagram, what adjustments the sales manager might make to address the relationship between sales and number of clerk hours worked. 

4. Submit your work in a Word document with your Excel file attached. 

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