roduce a comprehensive report (not exceeding 1,400 words) that contains supporting calculations, tables and graphs, and an explanation and evaluation of the derived results Produce a comprehensive report (not exceeding 1,400 words) that contains supporting calculations, tables and graphs, and an explanation and evaluation of the derived results. roduce a comprehensive report (not exceeding 1,400 words) that contains supporting calculations, tables and graphs, and an explanation and evaluation of the derived results Produce a comprehensive report (not exceeding 1,400 words) that contains supporting calculations, tables and graphs, and an explanation and evaluation of the derived results. This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment. Any instances of COLLUSION or PLAGIARISM will be penalised. (Refer to the Programme Handbook for a definition of these terms.)
Information:
Jepard manufactures and sells laptop computers. The quarterly manufacturing costs and the corresponding production units of laptop computers are shown within the following tables.
Units of Production | |||||
Quarter | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
| 1(January, February, March) | 118 | 162 | 192 | 246 | |
| 2(April, May, June) | 132 | 166 | 202 | 262 | 328 |
| 3(July, August, September) | 102 | 133 | 171 | 213 | 258 |
| 4(October, November, December) | 78 | 96 | 121 | 150 | |
Manufacture of lap top computers expressed in 00’s
| Manufacturing Costs | |||||
| Quarter | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
| 1 (January, February, March) | 1756 | 2019 | 2144 | 2313 | |
| 2 (April, May, June) | 2014 | 2404 | 2622 | 2837 | 3102 |
| 3 (July, August, September) | 1795 | 1957 | 2211 | 2306 | 2572 |
| 4 (October, November, December) | 1496 | 1598 | 1812 | 1905 | |
Manufacturing costs expressed in £’000’s
Requirements:
Produce a comprehensive report (not exceeding 1,400 words) that contains supporting calculations, tables and graphs, and an explanation and evaluation of the derived results for the following:
(a) The trend and seasonal variations, over the past 18 quarters, for the:
(i) manufacturing costs for laptop computers,
(ii) production of laptop computers.
(b) A forecast, for each quarter of 2016 for the:
(i) manufacturing costs for laptop computers,
(ii) production of laptop computers.
(c) The correlation coefficient and regression equation for the relationship, over the past 18 quarters, between the manufacturing costs for laptop computers and the production of laptop computers.
The Report Marking Scheme and Feedback Form, together with the Graduate Skills (Descriptors and Criteria) Feedback Form appear on the following pages.
Name | Student Number |
Report Marking Scheme and Feedback Form
| Presentation:
Clearly specified title and contents page. Concisely stated purpose for the report. Logical structure. Coherent, clear, error-free and concise content. Appropriate presentation and referencing within the Project Report.
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| Sub-total | 10 | ||||
| Part (a)
(i) Results, calculations, tables and graphs
(ii) Results, calculations, tables and graphs
Explanation and evaluation of the derived results
Assumptions underlying the analysis and derived results
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| Sub-total | 40 | ||||
| Part (b)
(i) Results, calculations, tables and graphs
(ii) Results, calculations, tables and graphs
Explanation and evaluation of the derived results
Assumptions underlying the analysis and derived results
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5
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| Sub-total | 20 | ||||
| Part (c)
Results, calculations, tables and graphs
Explanation and evaluation of the derived results
Assumptions underlying the analysis and derived results
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| Sub-total | 30 | ||||
| Total | 100 | ||||
| Comments:
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| Marker: | Date: | ||||
Graduate Skills: Descriptors and Criteria
- Analysing and Solving Problems
| Skill Descriptor | Skill Criteria |
| Relates and compares information from different sources, identifies issues, draws conclusions based on logical assumptions, and determines the most appropriate course of action. | 3. Breaks down complex information and identifies the key information using logical arguments / reasoning. |
| COMMENT:
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D. Written Communication
| Skill Descriptor | Skill Criteria |
| Expresses ideas effectively, and conveys information appropriately and accurately through the written word and/or other media. | 2. Structures information appropriately with clear introduction and conclusion. |
| COMMENT:
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F. Numerical Reasoning
| Skill Descriptor | Skill Criteria |
| Works with numbers, interprets and manipulates data, recognises patterns and predicts their implications. | 2. Handles numbers accurately, efficiently and can apply skills in context. 5. Recognises patterns and underlying trends in data, and can use them to generalise and interpolate. |
| COMMENT:
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H. Information Literacy and ICT Skills
| Skill Descriptor | Skill Criteria |
| Utilises the facilities of available ICT tools to enhance oral and written communication, research skills and other activities | 4. Sets up and uses a spreadsheet to solve a problem |
| COMMENT:
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One possible report format is
Heading/title
Contents page
Introduction
Including a brief explanation of the method(s) used, and their limitations.
And any assumptions made in using these models.
Findings/Analysis
Including tables and charts/graphs.
Discussion/Conclusions
Eg which model is the best for each table of data.
Recommendations:
What could/should the organisation do to apply your findings in their business.
Make sure any recommendations are realistic and practical.
Appendices of calculations
These will be the detailed calculations you make.
References:
Remember to use Harvard referencing.
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