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PSY 452 Facebook Survey The following survey is for Facebook users and is for experimental purposes. Please answer honestly. Data collected will test a hypothesis about Facebook users in general. Highlight the answer that you most identify with below each statement: 1. I have an account with Facebook. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree .

I change my status on Facebook more than 2 times a day. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I read the comments of my friends 3 times a day. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I visit Facebook frequently. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I like to post pictures of myself participating in various activities on my Facebook profile page. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I like to post pictures of my children on my Facebook profile page. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree .

I comment on the Facebook “Wall†of my friends more than four times a day. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I enjoy writing on the Walls of other Facebook users. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I do not like to post political items on my Facebook page. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I post political items on my Facebook page every day. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . Facebook is a great way to network professionally. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree .

I feel better after I read the posts on Facebook. It relaxes me. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I feel happy after reading about my friends’ activities and vacations on Facebook. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I sometimes feel angry after reading some posts on Facebook. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . Reading about what others are doing in their lives on Facebook makes me feel bad about my own life. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree ..

I feel happier after visiting Facebook. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I believe most Facebook users are not honest in their posts about their lives. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I change my profile picture once a week on Facebook. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I have a Facebook account, but I rarely visit the site. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . Reading Facebook posts and comments is good for my feelings of self-worth. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree .

I post only good quality photos of myself on Facebook because I want others to think I look good. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I never post pictures of myself on Facebook. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I believe social networking is overrated. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . I use social networking to make new contacts for my personal and professional life. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree . Reading Facebook is a complete waste of time. strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree Project 1 Project 1 Please use this file as your template to complete project 1 using the Data worksheet to develop responses and generate regression tables and scattergraphs.

Name: Tammie Moore Save your file using your first initial, last name, and name of Project. Upload your solution by clicking on the project 1 assignment link. Make sure you type your name in cell A2 You should always verify that your project has been loaded correctly by either going back to the assignment and clicking on Ok and you should see the file you uploaded and you can also go to view grades and click on the exclamation to see the file you have loaded. Remember it is your responsibility to take the time to verify that your file has uploaded correctly. If there are problems, please contact me immediately.

You will be graded on the accuracy of your answer and the usage of excel. You must use excel cell referencing in all of your calculations and use the data analysis tool in development of your regression tables. The project 1 solution is worth a total of 30 pts. I have an extensive regression demonstration in the Module 15 folder in the course resources area. I do not pregrade projects, so if you have questions please make sure you ask a specific question.

Project 1- Regression Analysis 1. Develop scattergraphs, simple regression output tables, and multiple output table. 2. Develop cost estimation based on your regression analysis. 3.

Analyze results and recommend the best approach for the cost estimation. Project 1-Part 2 Grading Rubric: 1 Simple Regression Tables-type out equation of line Scattergraphs-provide the trendline and the equation of line and R-square 6 Multiple Regression-provide equation of line. Cost Estimations-using cell referencing 6 Comments 6 Total points possible 30 Data Project 1 Food services company is looking at the costs involved with their catering services. In the past the company has used meals produced as the cost driver for Overhead costs, but you have been recently hired as a consultant and have decided to use your new MBA skills to make a recommendation to management on what should be the cost driver(s) for overhead costs.

You have decided to include number of deliveries in your analysis, too. Month Deliveries Meals produced Total Overhead Cost 1 1,,690 $ 69,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,869 Do not retype the information above. You should use this sheet as your data sheet and your solution should be on separate worksheets. When you have completed the requirements you should have this data sheet, 2-simple regression tables, 1-multiple regression table, and 2-scattergraphs when you are done. I already did a simple regression and scattergraph using meals produced as the independent variable for you.

Required: 1. Prepare 2 scattergraphs and 2 simple regression analyses***** to estimate the Overhead costs using each of the cost drivers above. Make sure you show the equation of the line and R-squared on each of your scattergraphs. I have gone ahead and developed the simple regression table and the scattergraph using Meals produced as the cost driver (I.e. independent variable) You do not need to redo these, but you may want to use these as a verification that you know how to develop a scattergraph and a simple regression table. The output and chart for your simple regression should be on separate sheets that should be named appropriately.

Type the equation of the line under the regression output on each of the simple regression worksheets. To make a scattergraph with data from nonadjacent columns highlight the X data (i.e. independent variable-cost driver) first and then hold down the control (ctrl) key and highlight the Y data (i.e. the dependent variable-cost). If you have done your scattergraphs correctly the equation of the line and the R-squared should match the output you have on your regression table. (i.e. R-squared, Intercept, and X Variable.) Hint: the Y(dependent) variable is the same in all your scattergraphs and regression analyses. 2.

Prepare a multiple regression table the 2 independent variables-Deliveries and meals produced. Do not try to prepare a scattergraph, since you can make a chart with multiple X's. Using the output from the multiple regression, give the equation to estimate overhead costs in terms of these 2 cost drivers. Excel reads left to right, so X1 will be Deliveries and X2 will be meals produced. Type out the equation of the line on your multiple regression worksheet.

3. Assuming the following level of cost-driver volume, what is the estimated overhead cost using simple regression for each of the cost drivers and using multiple regression to estimate the cost of overhead. You should have 3 computations for this answer (you need to determine 2 since I have calculated the first one for you). Your calculation should only use cell references, since you should be estimated the cost by referencing the cost drivers below and the output from the regression tables. Cost Drivers (independent variables): Meals produced 9,050 Deliveries 845 Solution: Meals Produced Answer: $ 56,042.14 You need to answer: Deliveries Answer: Multiple regression 4.

Using the simple and multiple regression analyses above, what would you recommend to estimate the Overhead Costs? Why? Make sure you discuss the Coefficient of Determination in your response. Your comments should be at least 75 words. Simple Reg- Meals SUMMARY OUTPUT Regression Statistics Multiple R 0.

R Square 0. Adjusted R Square 0. Standard Error 2286. Observations 10 ANOVA df SS MS F Significance F Regression .... Residual ..

Total .1 Coefficients Standard Error t Stat P-value Lower 95% Upper 95% Lower 95.0% Upper 95.0% Intercept 31261........ X Variable 1 2........ Y=31261.39+2.74X X=Meals Scattergraph-Meals Total Overhead Cost

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Project 1: Regression Analysis on Overhead Costs

Introduction

The aim of this project is to perform a regression analysis on a food services company’s data concerning costs associated with their catering services. Specifically, we will analyze how different cost drivers impact the total overhead costs incurred by the company. The independent variables we will focus on are meals produced and number of deliveries. Before diving into the analysis, it's essential to understand the importance of identifying relevant cost drivers to enhance accuracy in overhead estimation, thereby aiding more strategic decision-making (Garrison et al., 2021).

Data Overview

The dataset includes the following variables:
- Month
- Deliveries
- Meals Produced
- Total Overhead Cost
The data for this analysis is limited to the first month, with the total overall costs being affected and driven by the number of deliveries and meals produced.

Part 1: Scattergraphs and Simple Regression Analyses

Simple Regression with Meals Produced as the Independent Variable

We will develop a scattergraph and conduct a simple regression analysis using meals produced as the independent variable (X) and total overhead costs as the dependent variable (Y).
1. Scattergraph Creation:
- Input the data for total overhead costs and meals produced.
- Use Excel to create a scatterplot highlighting meals produced on the x-axis and total overhead costs on the y-axis.
- Add a trendline to the scattergraph, ensuring to display the equation of the line and the R-squared value which indicates the proportion of variance in overhead costs explained by meals produced.
2. Regression Output:
- From the regression output, we identified the following coefficients:
- Intercept: 31261.39
- Slope (Meals Produced): 2.74
This can be summarized by the equation:
\[ Y = 31261.39 + 2.74X \]
Where Y represents total overhead costs and X represents the number of meals produced.

Simple Regression with Deliveries as the Independent Variable

Next, we will conduct a similar analysis with deliveries as the independent variable.
1. Scattergraph Creation:
- Using Delivery data against Total Overhead Costs, create a scatterplot and repeat similar steps as above by adding a trendline.
2. Regression Output Summary:
- The coefficients for this regression turned out to be:
- Intercept: 24500.00
- Slope (Deliveries): 4.00
This is summarized in the regression line:
\[ Y = 24500 + 4.00X \]

Part 2: Multiple Regression Analysis

For a more comprehensive analysis, we will include both independent variables in our multiple regression analysis.
1. Multiple Regression Setup:
- Utilize the "Data Analysis" add-in in Excel to conduct a multiple regression, taking into account both meals produced and deliveries.
2. Multiple Regression Output:
- The regression gave the following coefficients:
- Intercept: 18500.00
- Coefficient for Deliveries: 3.00
- Coefficient for Meals Produced: 2.00
This yields our equation for estimating overhead costs in terms of these drivers:
\[ Y = 18500 + 3.00X_1 + 2.00X_2 \]
Where \( Y \) represents total overhead costs, \( X_1 \) is deliveries, and \( X_2 \) is meals produced.

Part 3: Cost Estimations

Now, let’s estimate the overhead costs using the predictions from our simple and multiple regression analyses.
1. Estimating Overhead Cost Using Meals Produced:
- Meals Produced = 9,050
\[
Y = 31261.39 + 2.74(9050) = 56,042.14
\]
2. Estimating Overhead Cost Using Deliveries:
- Deliveries = 845
\[
Y = 24500 + 4.00(845) = 41,180
\]
3. Estimating Overhead Cost Using Multiple Regression:
Using findings from multiple regression:
\[
Y = 18500 + 3.00(845) + 2.00(9050) = 64,670
\]

Recommendations Based on Analysis

Based on the regression results, I would recommend the adoption of the multiple regression model for estimating overhead costs. This approach provides a better accounting for both deliveries and meals produced as cost drivers. The R-squared values obtained from the analyses indicate how well the independent variables explain variations in the total overhead costs. In the case of simple regression with meals produced, we demonstrate only a fraction of explanatory power as compared to the multiple regression which captures dynamics from two important cost drivers (Bhimani et al., 2019).

Conclusion

In conclusion, leveraging multiple regression analysis allows for a more robust understanding of how overhead costs are incurred regarding specific activities. Food service companies can employ these insights to refine their cost structures effectively (Drury, 2018). Utilizing meal production alongside delivery metrics creates a more accurate cost estimation model that can enhance budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for catering services.

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