Statistics for Managerial Decision

STATISTICS FOR
MANAGERIAL DECISION
ASSIGNMENT ITEM II
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Question 1
(a) Quarterly opening prices ($) and stem-leaf plot
Quarterly opening prices
Stem-leaf plot
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(b) The respective graph is representation below:
Relative frequency histogram: Macquarie Group Limited
Frequency polygon: Perpetual Limited
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(c) The respective bar chart to represent the market capitals/total assets for the six companies
in 2017 is shown below:
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(d) In order to decide on the buy/sell recommendation pertaining to the two stock, it is
worthwhile to refer to the analyst recommendation in relation to the two stocks and then
draw a comparison and suggest trade.
Analyst Recommendations for PPT Stock
This is highlighted below.
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Source: https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/analyst/PPT.AX
Analyst Recommendations for PPT Stock
This is highlighted below.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/analyst/MQG.AX
Recommendation
Based on the recommendations by analyst, it is apparent that MQG stock should be preferred
over PPT considering that for MQG there are no sell calls and the analysts seem quite confident
about the upside visible in the stock.
Question 2
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