You are provided two problem settings below, along with the data that was collected to analyze each of the problem settings. For each of the settings and accompanying data sets, evaluate the data that was collected relative to the problem setting. Evaluate whether the data collected was appropriate and representative of the information that is required to analyze the problem presented in the problem setting.

Setting 2: You are going to set your budget for your utility (gas/water/sewer and electricity) expenses for the next year. You have recorded your utility expenses for the past year. That information is provided below. Evaluate and discuss whether the data collected was appropriate and representative of the information that is required to analyze the problem presented in the problem setting. Utilities Utilities Period Gas, Water, Sewer Electricity Mar, 2011 125.47 65.68 Apr, 2011 70.89 61.5 May, 2011 72.58 59.93 Jun, 2011 80.91 72.17 Jul, 2011 66.08 101.35 Aug, 2011 84.58 118.04 Sep, 2011 80.39 80.07 Oct, 2011 88.12 60.76 Nov, 2011 86.5 58.7 Dec, 2011 130.06 70.22 Jan, 2012 131.34 65.5 Feb, 2012 121.2 67.71 Mar, 2012 98.96 67.99