For Each of the Following, Indicate Whether the Data Are

question 7

Essay

For each of the following, indicate whether the data are cross-sectional or time series:
• Weekly receipts at a clothing boutique
• Monthly demand for an automotive part
• Percentage of adults who bank online

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Costs

Manufacturing costs encompass all expenses directly involved in the production of goods, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Markup

The difference between the cost of a product and its selling price, expressed as a percentage over cost.

Fixed Expenses

Regular and unchanged expenses incurred by a business irrespective of its level of output or sales volume, such as lease payments, insurance, and salaries of permanent employees.

Theory of Constraints

A management paradigm that focuses on identifying and addressing the single bottleneck or constraint that severely limits a system's performance or output.