2.1.3 Exploration 2A: Extracting Data at Beef n’ Buns

Consider the situation at Beef n’ Buns that has been discussed in the examples from chapter 1.

  1. Complete the following table, then design an observational data collection form for recording the following data. Be sure to describe the units or categories for each:





    Variable Name Type Units/Categories

    Notes





    Date MM/DD/YYYY





    ArrivalTime

    Time customer

    arrives in Restaurant





    OrderBegin

    Time customer

    begins placing order





    OrderCompletion

    Time customer

    receives order





    Wait time Computed

    (to be computed

    from above raw data)





    Venue

    Drive in or walk in?





    Type of order 1=small, non-labor intensive

    2=small, labor-intensive

    3=medium, non-labor intensive

    4=medium, labor intensive

    5=large, non-labor intensive

    6=large, labor intensive





    Day of week Computed

    (to be computed from date)





  2. Design a customer opinion survey questionnaire to extract opinions of customers regarding customer service at Beef n’ Buns. Be sure to complete a table defining your variables, units, and codes.





    Variable Name

    Type

    Units/Categories

    Notes