AVOCADO PRICING DATA

We will be analyzing the avocado pricing data.

Independent variables are:

- Type: Conventional or organic.

- Region: The city or region of the observation.

The dependent variable is:

- Average Price:The average price of a single avocado.

Explore the relationship between avocado prices and region, the impact of organic avocados on average price, or both.

Research Topic: How does the type of avocados impact average prices in different regions of the United States?

This[DH1] research question examines whether the type of avocado (organic or conventional) is related to the average price in different regions of the United States. By analyzing the dataset, we can investigate whether organic avocados have higher or lower average prices than conventional avocados in the other areas. This research question allows for exploring the potential influence of the avocado type and the location on the average price.

Research the chosen topic using at least five journal articles, including peer-reviewed sources.

Summarize what is known about the subject and identify any information gaps you want to explore further. Ensure you cite your sources using in-text citations and provide a work cited page.[DH2]

Based on our research, formulate a problem statement that clearly defines the objective of your analysis.

Problem statement analyzing the impact of organic versus conventional avocados on the average price in different regions of the United States, follow these steps[DH3]:

a) Identify the key variables:

Independent Variable - Type of avocado, Region of the United States

Dependent Variable

- Average price of avocados.

Objective To examine whether the type of avocado significantly affects the average price in different regions of the United States.

To determine the impact of organic versus conventional avocados on the average price in different regions of the United States.

Research question:

What is the impact of organic versus conventional avocados on the average price in different regions of the United States?

This study will use data from the Avocado Prices dataset, which provides information on avocado prices in different regions of the United

Problem Statement

This study aims to investigate whether the type of avocado significantly affects the average price in different regions of the United States, using data from the Avocado Prices dataset. The study will determine the impact of the type of avocado and consider regional variations.

Hypothesis Statement Pair:

Hypothesis (H1): The Impact on the average price of organic avocados in some regions in the north east are relatively larger.

Null Hypothesis (Ho): There is no effect or relationship between the type of avocado and average prices in different regions of the United States.

Works Cited[DH4]

Effects of vertical and horizontal packaging alignment - effect on sales?

Bettels, Jannick, et al. "Shaping Consumer Perception: Effects of Vertical and Horizontal Packaging Alignment." Journal of Consumer Marketing, vol. 37, no. 4, 2020, pp. 423-431, https://doi.org/10.1108/JCM-05-2019-3231.

Shaping consumer perception: effects of vertical and horizontal packaging alignment | Emerald Insight (oclc.org)

Estimating Avocado Sales Using Machine Learning Algorithms and Weather Data

Juan Rincon-Patino, et al. Estimating Avocado Sales Using Machine Learning Algorithms and Weather Data, vol. 10, no. 10, 2018, pp. 3498-3498. INSERT-MISSING-DATABASE-NAME, INSERT-MISSING-SERVICE-NAME, https://doi.org/10.3390/su10103498.

Estimating Avocado Sales Using Machine Learning Algorithms and Weather Data...: EBSCOhost (oclc.org)

Avocado sales are strong year-round, but peak around celebratory occasions

Schmansky, Sarah. "Avocados: Avocado Sales Are Strong Year-Round, but Peak Around Celebratory Occasions. (sales Review)." Grocery Headquarters, vol. 83, no. 6, 2017, p. 56.

Avocados: Avocado sales are strong year-round, but peak around celebratory occasions - Document - Gale OneFile: Hospitality and Tourism (oclc.org)

Cinco de Mayo and Super Bowl are the top avocado selling time periods -

Hastings, Haley. "Avocados: Cinco De Mayo and Super Bowl Are the Top Avocado Selling Time Periods.(sales Review)." Grocery Headquarters, vol. 82, no. 6, 2016, p. 86.

Avocados: Cinco de Mayo and Super Bowl are the top avocado selling time periods - Document - Gale OneFile: Hospitality and Tourism (oclc.org)

[DH1]Review MLA Format - double-space

[DH2]This should flow like an essay paper. You can shorten the questions to create section headings to organize the paper. If you need assistance with writing be sure to contact a writing tutor - they are a great resource.

[DH3]Remember with problem statements we are identifying a gap between the goal and what is actually happening.

[DH4]Information from the articles needed to be summarized and used to influence you problem statement and hypotheses statements. Not seeing that section. That section should also have in-text citations referring to your work cited. Please review MLA format. When using "et al. you need to write out all of the authors' names in the 1st in-text citation and in the work cited. After the authors have been cited once in the paper, you can used the 1st author with "et al.

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