Case 2 StockTout (I)

Apply your knowledge about proper use of tables and charts, and use of numerical descriptive measures in this case about the claims of foresight and excellence by a Springville investment service.

You are one of the Investment Committee members of the Web site *.  Review their investment claims and supporting data and then answer the following:

1. How does the presentation of the general information about StockTout on its home page affect your perception of their business?
2. Is their claim about having more winners than losers a fair and accurate reflection about the quality of their investment service?  If you do not think that their claim is a fair and accurate one, provide an alternate presentation that you think is fair and accurate.
3. StockTout’s “Big Eight” mutual funds are part of the sample found in the