Quantitative Methods Case Study

Case Title:

Sampling the Population Favourite

Abstract:
This case study helps in understanding methods of sampling, analysis of variance and possible errors in judgment. Amar, an avid foodie, from New Delhi lands in Hyderabad for his higher studies. During his stay in Hyderabad, he had tasted the most famous delicacy of the city, Hyderabadi Biryani, at various restaurants across the city and concludes that each restaurant had its unique taste and that the restaurant can be identified by the taste of the preparation. Also, he observes that no two attempts yield same taste when he tried to prepare.

Pedagogical Objectives:

• Understanding methods of sampling, analysis of variance and possible errors in judgment.

Keywords : Methods of Sampling, Quantitative Techniques, ANOVA, Statistical Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Errors in Judgment, Analysis of Variance , Quantitative Techniques, Decision Makingg

Contents:

• Introduction
• Paradise on Earth
• Do-it-Yourself
• The Recipe
• Trail and Error
• Questions for Discussion