TASK 1
Managers are required to organize, interpret, and display data that is reliable and relevant to the real-world decisions they must make in their businesses. The use of analytical tools will improve your ability to use data to make informed decisions.In this task, you will address the business situation in the attached scenario. You will access the scenario and dataset by entering your student ID number in the “Start” tab of the “Decision Tree Analysis Resources” document found in the Supporting Documents section. The scenario and dataset are located in the “Decision Tree Scenario” tab. Using this dataset, you will perform a decision tree analysis and recommend a solution. This recommendation will be included in a report you will write summarizing the key details of your analysis.For full functionality of the scenario and data attachment, you must use Microsoft Excel, which is available via the Microsoft Office 365 subscription service provided to all WGU students. It can be downloaded using the “Microsoft Office 365” link in the Web Links section.ScenarioRefer to the scenario located in the supporting document, “Decision Tree Analysis Resources.”
RequirementsMicrosoft Files Note: Write your paper in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) unless another Microsoft product, or pdf, is specified in the task directions. Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc. All supporting documentation, such as screenshots and proof of experience, should be collected in a pdf file and submitted separately from the main file. For more information, please see Computer System and Technology Requirements.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Complete your decision tree analysis and create a report by doing the following:
Note: The supporting document “Decision Tree Analysis Resources” contains a scenario, data set, and template. While you must use the scenario and data set provided in the supporting document, the template is optional. You are encouraged to use the template to complete your analysis. Please see supporting document, “QUM3 Task 2 Getting Started,” for help accessing the scenario and dataset.
A. Summarize the business scenario by doing the following:
1. Describe a business question that could be answered by applying decision tree analysis and is derived from the scenario in “Decision Tree Analysis Resources.”