Statistics and Research Methods in Solving Business Problems: Continental Airlines

Introduction Team C was tasked with researching and analyzing several examples of the effective use of statistics and research methods in solving business related problems. The team collectively researched several examples that demonstrated an effective use of statistics in solving business related problems. Examples included the human factor and ergonomic issues related to night shift work, methods of paying out payroll, effectively measuring the impact of a technical process improvement within an aerospace company, and …

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