SCENARIO 17-4 The Regression Tree Below Was Obtained for Predicting the Weekend

question 54

Short Answer

SCENARIO 17-4
The regression tree below was obtained for predicting the weekend box office revenue of a newly released movie (in thousands of dollars)based on data collected in different cities on the expenditure (at $25,$30,$35,$40,$45,$50,$55,$60,$65 or $70 thousand)spent on TV advertising and the number of times (10,15,20,25,30 or 35)a day the advertisement appear on TV.

-Referring to Scenario 17-4,how many cities were used in generating the regression tree?

Understand the preparation of statement of cash flows using the direct method for operating activities.

Analyze changes in balance sheet accounts to determine cash flow effects.

Understand the fundamentals of cash flow reporting and how operating, investing, and financing activities affect it.

Calculate cash flows from operating activities using both the direct and indirect methods.

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