Write a report, using the BUS302 guidelines found on the course website, incorporating the answers to the following five hints below.
1. Has All Star Computer Services been negligent in its actions regarding keeping track of replaced computer components and failing to return the parts to Louis Matthew?
2. Assuming All Star Computer Services has been negligent, what defense(s) may be available to All Star Computer Services to lessen or eliminate any liability on its part?
3. Consider the sample of 850 past negligence cases. Suppose you are willing to let the 75% estimate be within .03 (3%) of the true proportion. You are willing to assume a 95% confidence.
Is 850 an adequate sample size for the estimate of 75%? Show why or why not.
Construct a 95% confidence interval on the estimate of 75%. How would you interpret it?
4. Determine the expected value of the amount that could be paid to Louis Matthew in a settlement. Use the 75% probability figure. Also, determine a maximum and minimum expected value for the settlement figure based on the confidence interval above. Be sure to include all of the damages Louis Matthew will be able to recover. How would you interpret your expected values?
5. Should Mary Silver attempt to settle the matter with Louis Matthew before he files a lawsuit? If so, what would be the recommended monetary amount of the settlement? Be sure to include all of the statistical and legal issues involved as well as any strategic and ethical issues.