Basis for Reports: The Problem$-$Solving Process

Businesses use reports to help solve problems. Some problems are unique and call for information on a one$-$time basis. Other problems require a steady flow of information because they are recurring. Understanding the problem$-$solving process will help you prepare better reports and better solutions.

Reports can be used to solve various problems. Before you write a report, you need to define the problem and

Read the scenario about developing a hypothesis, and then answer the question.

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The Shoester Company wants to build a specialty store in Phoenix, Arizona. The company hires your consulting firm to determine whether there is demand for its new line of yoga shoes in the Phoenix area.

Which of the following statements is the hypothesis to be proved or disproved for this study?

Phoenix, Arizona, is a viable market for a specialty yoga shoe store.

Consumers in Phoenix, Arizona, will not travel more than $15$ miles to get to a yoga shoe store.

Consumers buy yoga shoes every year or so because they wear out.