APPLIED STAT.IN BUS.+ECONOMICS
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Author: DOANE
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Chapter 3.5, Problem 15SE
a.
To determine
Construct a line chart to display the gasoline price data using excel.
b.
To determine
Change the chart obtained in part (a) to a 2-D column chart.
c.
To determine
Explain whether the line chart or the 2-D column chart is preferred.
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