Following are some of the most important statistical analyses utilized in business.  Write a minimum two (2) page essay providing examples and explaining why the use of EACH of these are valuable in the business setting.

1)  tabular methods

2)  graphical methods (include an example)

3)  statistical inference

4)  regression

5)  forecasting

Essay specifications:

a)  Minimum 2 pages (Content, 80%)

b)  NO 3 INCH MARGIN ON THE FIRST PAGE (5%)

c)  double spaced (5%)

d)  12 point font max (5%)

e)  1 inch margins all the way around (5%)