...Assignment: M&M Project Report M&M Project Report Strayer University David Newman Professor Ahmed Rawish March 16, 2012 Assignment: M&M Project Report Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Data Collection III. Data Analysis IV. Conclusion V. References Abstract This paper examines the proportion of M&M candies through the random sampling of 3 bags. After reading this paper one should have a better understanding of the process that accompanies packaging M&M candies. The bags used in the experiments were taken from different stores to help ensure a true sample of all the 1.69 oz of plain M&M candies. I. Introduction The purpose of this paper is to provide a written report of the five part M&M project. Part one was sampling. We were to purchase 3 bags of M&M and record the color counts of each bag in an Excel spread sheet. For part two we calculated the sample proportions for each color, the mean number of candies per1.69oz bag, created a histogram for the number of candies per bag, use Excel to compute the descriptive statistics for the total number of candies per bag and summarize the information. In part three we located the 95% confidence interval for the proportion of blue, orange, green, yellow, red and brown. For...
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...Excel Project Report Introduction: This project report is about the project we did on M&Ms. My hypothesis for this project is that bags of equal weight should have the same amount of candies in it. All the colors aren’t represented equally because there are 6 different colors so there must be more of that color in each bag. The color distribution doesn’t remain constant because the little bag will have less candies and the bigger bag will have more candies for each color. Data Collection: This project we are doing is on M&Ms. We opened the mini bags of M&Ms and recorded how many of each color there were and recorded it in the table under bag1. Then we went to 5 other peoples M&Ms and recorded how much M&Ms were there for each color and recorded those under bags 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Then I put that information in 3 different graphs. My Table of the Data: Colors Blue Brown Green Orange Red Yellow Total Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Avera g 1 g 2 g 3 g 4 g 5 g 6 ge 5 0 5 3 0 3 1 6 4 6 4 6 0 0 2 0 3 2 4 5 2 4 2 0 2 4 3 6 2 3 2 0 4 1 5 4 2 1 1 7 4 1 9 3 0 0 1 7 4 2 5 5 1 2 18 Data Analysis: My dat ta reveals that every color r doesn’t have the e same am mount for that co olor there e are all d different. . Only a fe ew bags have the same amoun nt of that t color as the othe er bag. ta shows s that the e average amount of yellow w M&Ms is about 2. My dat The av verage am mount for r Red is 1. The ave erage am mount for r orange is 4. The av...
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...Part 1 First to get started with the project three 1.69 ounce bags of plain M&M’s were purchased from Walgreens, Rite-Aid and Dollar General. These bags will help with taking a sample of the population that is produced. Purchasing the bags from three different stores will help with the results of the project being meaningful because it is assured that the samples will be truly random. Random sampling is when all members of a group have an equal and independent chance of being selected. Next each individual bag of candy was opened and counted. When counting the candies were put into groups based on their color (blue, orange, green, yellow, red and brown) and the results were recorded on a spreadsheet. Once every bag was counted the findings were added up to find the total number of candies within each of the three 1.69 ounce bags of plain M&M’s. The findings were as followed: Bag One had 54 candies, Bag Two had 57 candies and Bag Three had 56 candies. Part 2 For this part of the project all of the data findings from the class were combined into one class data set. The data focused on the color proportions and the number of candies per bag. The information that was used for the color proportions is the total for each color and the total number of candies sampled. The data in the number candies in bag column was used for the number of candies per bag. First the sample proportions for each of the colors were calculated. A sample proportion is the number of individuals in the...
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...Short Essay Assignment # 2 Summary of #39 The world’s water challenge: Erik R. Peterson and Rachel A. Posner Deborah Phillpotts Professor Beth Stewart SOC300: Sociology of Developing Countries June 12, 2011 Article 39: The World’s Water Challenge: Erik R. Patterson & Rachel Posner Summary of Article This article was about The world’s water challenge. It addressed the dimensions and features that contribute to the world’s water crisis. According to the article “These factors suggest that even at current levels of global population, resource consumption, and economic activity, we may have already passed the threshold of water sustainability” (Griffiths, 2011) . So basically globally we are running out of water. Also the demand for water is so high and there is an insufficient amount of water supply to meet this. The dimensions of that the water challenges will affect include: healthcare, politics, our social lives, the economy, because the water supply is not sufficient and not easily sustained. This article also discussed the changes that are necessary to handle the challenge of shrinking water assets, the changes that I found very useful to implement are first and foremost educating the public about the water crisis, the government investing money into finding means to preserve the water supply we have today. There has to be more precautions taken when it comes to the ecosystems, even though it is inconceivable to maintain the water supply a stand has...
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...M&M® Project Report Before your write your report, watch the video titled “mnmunwrapped.wmv” located in the course shell. It is a 3:30-minute video segment from the TV show “Unwrapped,” showing many parts of the production process, which might give you some ideas. Imagine you are a quality control manager at the Masterfoods plant. Write a two to three (2–3) page report on all the parts of the project. Structure your paper using the following headers: • Introduction: Purpose of Report • Project Part 1: Sampling Method • Project Part 2: Method, Analysis, Results • Project Part 3: Method, Analysis, Results • Project Part 4: Method, Analysis, Results • Project Part 5: Method, Analysis, Results • Quality Control: Assume that at least one of the tests from Part 4 was rejected (proportion not equal to targeted amount set by Masterfoods). Discuss how you would investigate the operations of the plant to determine why the proportions were off the targeted values. Speculate on three or more possible conditions in plant and bagging process that could have caused the observed results. • Conclusion: You should explain what was done as well as the results. Tables can be used to present results and information. Your audience is a supervisor or manager who is unfamiliar with this project and may or may not be familiar with statistical terms. As a result, you will either need to explain/define statistical terms or write them in a way that a layman can understand. You...
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...Running head: M&M PROJECT REPORT Abstract This paper examines the proportion of M&M candies through the random sampling of 156 bags. After reading this paper one should have a better understanding of the process that accompanies packaging M&M candies. The bags used in the experiments were taken from different stores to help ensure a true sample of all the 1.69 oz of plain M&M candies. Introduction: Purpose of Report The purpose of this report is to examine the five project parts of an M&M analysis and examine a method for quality control. The parts of this project included using random sampling to gather data on the number of colored M&M candies, the sample proportion and sample mean, constructing a 95% confidence interval and testing claims of M&M candies. By the end of this report a better understanding of the methods behind packing M&M candies should be gained. Project Part 1: Sampling Method To begin the M&M analysis a random sample of three 1.69oz bags of plain M&M candies where purchase by each individual students from three different stores. A random sample ensures that every member of the population has a chance to be selected. The population in statistics refers to the “collection of all outcomes, responses, measurements, or counts that are of interest (Larson, & Farber, 2009).” Buying bags from different stores assures a true sample of the population of all 1.69 oz bags of plain M&M candies. Once bags were purchased...
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...Education Project Officer Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is a US non-governmental organization that has been operating in Vietnam for more than 15 years. CRS projects assist local counterparts to build capacity in the areas of Education, HIV/AIDS care and treatment, Emergency preparedness and response. Reflecting our commitment to carry out quality programming to benefit the poor, we are now seeking dynamic Vietnamese candidates for two positions for our Inclusive Education Program based in Ha Noi: Title: Inclusive Education Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Reports to: IVWD project manager Supervision: Not applicable PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Monitoring and Education (M&E) Officer will work closely with the Inclusive Education team to design and implement an effective and efficient monitoring, evaluation, documentation and reporting systems in support of inclusive education projects, including ”Inclusion of Vietnamese with Disabilities (IVWD)” and “Capacity Building for Parent Associations supporting Children with Disabilities (CBPA).” In addition, this position will serve as Project Officer for CBPA, responsible for facilitating planning, implementation, monitoring, financial tracking, and partner coordination for CBPA. Efforts will be divided between IVWD and CBPA based project needs. This position is based in Ha Noi with at least 30% travel to project sites. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: - M&E project officer to the IVWD project - Lead the development of M&E folders...
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...Banikarimi Course Project Risk Plan As we know there are some uncertain events that can impact to the project objective that called Risk. Therefore, I consider the following set of process that Risk Management must do these. Overall, Risk management should involve identifying, assessing, and responding to project risks in order to minimize the likelihood of the potential impact of the events on the accomplishment the project out comes. Managing risk includes taking action to prevent or minimize the impacts. Risk management should try to plan the risk levels during the initial phase of the project life cycle to make sure. However, I believe that whole of Risk subjects depend on a project size because impact measurement and type of risk might be differ in various project sizes. So, the project manager should perform various steps of the process of risk management and decide how to control them that consist of: * Identifying risks and their potential impact, * Assessing the likelihood of occurrence and degree of impact of risks, * Risk response planning, * Risk monitoring, Roles and Responsibilities Risk identification includes determining that risks may affect the project objective and each risk would impact on portions of the project. In order to, the project manager should involve key project team members in identifying the sources of risk. Each member of the team can deliver its report and the result to upper...
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...Table of Contents Project Scope Description 3 Customer Requirements 3 Statement of Work 3 Project Deliverables 3 Acceptance Criteria 4 Work Breakdown Structure 5 Project Boundaries 8 Project Assumptions 9 Initial Defined Risks and Constraints 10 Project Approval 12 Project Scope Description To procure an already designed HRIS system that has been customized for the organization, organize stakeholders and key users, develop a training regimen and individual training stages for each level of staff, establish and approve user procedures and policies, evaluate and mitigate risks, complete project within budget parameters, and complete implementation. Customer Requirements Eliminate dual manual entry for payroll Ability to data mine personnel files More transparency in the hiring process Central job board that will allow employees to view and apply for positions Allow management to view processed applications for multiple job positions Performance evaluation and compensation system Data analysis of reports from procurements Career and goal tracking capability for employees Auto fill forms Monitoring attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions Track new applicants, interns, and new hires Statement of Work To provide the organization with the ability to reduce costs, data mine, increase productivity, hire and retain quality employees, and provide current employees the tools to further their careers, education and goals. Project Deliverables Procurement...
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...GenRays Matrix Template Project Management Knowledge Areas Recommended Tool(s) Project Charter, Facilitation Technique Project Integration Management Interviews, Product Analysis Project Scope Management Justification for Tool The project charter will be used for this knowledge management area because it defines the HRIS projects purpose, objectives, requirements, risks, and budget, which is important for this top-down, overall view of the project. The Facilitation Technique will also be used because it not only facilitates the development of the project charter, but will help the project team members accomplish their tasks through brainstorming, problem solving, meeting management, and conflict resolution. Interviews with GenRays senior leaders, department heads, and staff will be used for this knowledge management area to determine what the most beneficial aspects of an HRIS system are to the company. The results of the interviews will be used to help identify and define the features and functions of the project’s deliverables. Product Analysis will also be used to help determine which vendor’s pre-packaged HRIS system best meets the company’s needs, by analyzing the HRIS requirements, the product breakdown, the systems required, and the value of the product, and comparing to the offerings and information provided by the potential vendors that have already been identified. Decomposition, Expert Judgment, Gantt Chart Decomposition will be used for Project Time Management in...
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...1: (E) 1. In today’s market, which of the following industries appears to have a need for project management? A. Aerospace & defense B. Construction C. Information systems D. All industries have a need for project management (M) 2. Which of the following is not one of the PMBOKâ Guide’s five process groups? A. Feasibility studies B. Planning C. Execution D. Closure (E) 3. Which of the following is normally not one of the traditional components of the triple constraint? A. Within time B. Within cost C. Within performance (Scope, technology or quality) D. Accepted by the customer (M) 4. Which of the following is a potential benefit of using project management? A. Maximization of continuous reporting B. No need for identification of functional responsibilities C. Identification of time limits for scheduling D. No need for a project management methodology (E) 5. Which of the following functions of classical management is generally not performed by the project manager? A. Planning B. Organizing C. Staffing D. Controlling (M) 6. Which of the following three types of deliverables discussed in the book would be used to classify the final report that must be presented to the customer at the end of the project? A. Hardware deliverables B. Software deliverables C. Interim deliverables D. Validation...
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...1: (E) 1. In today’s market, which of the following industries appears to have a need for project management? A. Aerospace & defense B. Construction C. Information systems D. All industries have a need for project management (M) 2. Which of the following is not one of the PMBOKâ Guide’s five process groups? A. Feasibility studies B. Planning C. Execution D. Closure (E) 3. Which of the following is normally not one of the traditional components of the triple constraint? A. Within time B. Within cost C. Within performance (Scope, technology or quality) D. Accepted by the customer (M) 4. Which of the following is a potential benefit of using project management? A. Maximization of continuous reporting B. No need for identification of functional responsibilities C. Identification of time limits for scheduling D. No need for a project management methodology (E) 5. Which of the following functions of classical management is generally not performed by the project manager? A. Planning B. Organizing C. Staffing D. Controlling (M) 6. Which of the following three types of deliverables discussed in the book would be used to classify the final report that must be presented to the customer at the end of the project? A. Hardware deliverables B. Software deliverables C. Interim deliverables D. Validation...
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...MAT 300 m&ms® Project Part 1 (10 pts) Throughout this course we will be using m&ms® data to help explain some of the concepts being taught as well as give you a feel for how these methods can be used. We will be exploring plain m&ms® and I have chosen to use the 1.69 oz size bags for convenience and affordability. From a larger perspective, the purpose of our report is to examine the packaging process for plain 1.69 ounce bags of m&ms®. In order to get started, everyone needs to visit three (3) different stores and purchase a plain m&ms® 1.69 oz bag of candy. It is not necessary to keep track of which bag came from which store. Why do we need to do this? We are taking a sample of the population of all 1.69 oz bags of plain m&ms® that are produced. In order for our results to be meaningful, we need a random sample. Random samples are found by sampling at complete and total random. By visiting three different stores and then randomly selecting a bag from the display, we are assuring that we are obtaining a true random sample. Other sampling methods will also produce a random sample. The concepts of population, sample, and sampling methods will be explained further in Chapter 1. Download the mnminput.xls file found in the Student Center under Course Documents. Once you have your three bags, you will need to open each one individually and record the number of candies of each color within the bag (blue, orange, green, yellow, red, and brown) into the file. Once...
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...Team Project: “LIFE CYCLE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT” Stakeholder Analysis | | | | Team Number: Team 4 | Stakeholder | Internal or External I or E | Affected by Project H, M, L | Priority H, M, L | Stakeholder Objectives and/or Expectations | Influence on Project H, M, L | Positive(P) and/or Negative(N) Impact(s) to Project | Action Steps to Establish, Maintain, and Nuture Relationship | New Customers | E | H | H | Expects a new mountain bike that fulfills their needs and wants. | H | P (Learning about their expectations can help us build a product that meets their needs.) | Conduct market research in the form of surveys and focus group interviews to ensure that the bike meets their needs. | Existing Customers | E | M | H | Needs may already be fulfilled with the existing line of road bikes, but could be in the market for a mountain bike as well. | H | P/N (Some customers may be satisfied with the existing line and may not care about the new line of mountain bikes.) | Conduct market research in the form of surveys and focus group interviews to ensure that the bike meets their needs. | Competitors | E | H | H | Will want the project to fail to maintain their share of the mountain bike industry. | L | N (Competitors could redesign their existing mountain bike models or introduce new ones in response.) | Monitor their product offerings to ensure that no competitors are offering products or services that would out perform our own. | Owner | I | H | H | Should...
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