BASIC BUSINESS STAT LL W/MYLAB
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Author: BERENSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 9PS
A study of selected Kickstarter projects showed that overall a majority were successful, achieving their goal and raising, at a minimum, the targeted amounts. In an effort to identify project types that influence success, selected projects were subdivided into project categories (Film & video, Games, music, and Technology). The results are as follows:
a. Construct
b. Which type of percentage– row, column, or total–do you think is most information for these data? Explain.
c. What conclusions concerning the pattern of successful Kickstarter projects can you reach?
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