SCENARIO 11-8 An Important Factor in Selecting Database Software Is the Time

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SCENARIO 11-8
An important factor in selecting database software is the time required for a user to learn how to use the system.To evaluate three potential brands (A,B and C)of database software,a company designed a test involving five different employees.To reduce variability due to differences among employees,each of the five employees is trained on each of the three different brands.The amount of time (in hours)needed to learn each of the three different brands is given below:
Below is the Excel output for the randomized block design:

-Referring to Scenario 11-8,the among-group variation or SSA is .

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Definitions:

Price Special Promotion

Refers to temporary measures undertaken by a business to reduce prices or offer discounts to boost sales of products or services.

Geographic Adjustments

Modifications made to prices, wages, or data taking into account the geographical differences such as cost of living or market conditions.

Transportation Costs

Expenses incurred in moving goods or services from one location to another, including shipping, freight, and logistics fees.

Manufacturers

Companies engaged in the production of goods for sale, typically using labor, machinery, and raw materials.