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(a) Make an Excel line graph of the data on employee work stoppages. (b) Discuss the under...

(a) Make an Excel line graph of the data on employee work stoppages. (b) Discuss the underlying causes that might explain the trend or pattern. (c) Fit three trends (linear, exponential, quadratic). (d) Which trend model is best, and why? If none is satisfactory, explain. (e) Make a forecast for 2007, using a trend model of your choice or a judgment forecast. Strikers

U.S. Workers Involved in Work Stoppages (thousands)
Year	Strikers	Year	Strikers
1997	339	2002	46
1998	387	2003	129
1999	73	2004	171
2000	394	2005	100
2001	99	2006	70

Source: http://dala.bls.gov

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