1. Find three articles relevant to your research problem with a minimum of one being peer-reviewed. Sources of non-peer reviewed articles may be trade journals or other sources recommended by your instructor.

2. Provide a brief summary of each article by selecting relevant research that addresses the variables in the research question(s) of the article

- Research Problem

One of the main purposes of the introduction of the new products was to increase the profitability of the business. However, the companys profit margin, which is measured by dividing profits and sales, has decreased. Although, total sales showed a slight increase, profits did not grow as expected. As a result, Learning Team D proposes to investigate the relationship of the costs associated to sales to determine possible causes of the problem.

- Research Question

Is there a correlation between the amounts of profits (DV) and sales (IV) based on the costs of making the product?

No more than 140 words.