For this assignment, do the following:

Download the file Sample Data.

Prepare a chart similar (do not the same variables) to the one in the downloaded file to indicate whether the correlation between variables A and B were found to be positive, negative, or minimal.

• Provide an explanation and justification for your decisions.

In your own words, explain what it means if the correlation of 2 variables is positive, negative, or minimal (close to 0), and give an example of each.

• What do you deduce from the correlations? Explain if you believe these to be short or long-term objectives and outcomes.

What are the implications for Big D Incorporated regarding its client in the outdoor sporting goods?

What are the implications for the penetration into the indoor sporting goods market?

• Also, how can you use the correlation tools to identify the variables in the research toward the expansion into the indoor sporting goods market?

Unit 5 Assigned Reading:

Essentials of Business Statistics: Appendix A

• Read the following article:
• Maalerud, E. (2020). How predictive forecasting can benefit your business. https://www.sapanalytics.cloud/resources-predictive-forecasting/
• There are additional resources under Unit 5 Books & Resources in the MUSE section, however I am not able to download them to attach them.  I will provide my username and password information.