Determine how credible think pyramid of evidence the source is as it relates to the problem.

This part of the assignment will consist of an annotated literature review.
Sources should include published empirical research relating to the subject (e.g., peer reviewed academic articles), trade journal articles, industry reports, government reports, and/or third party information sources (e.g., Hoovers online). If sources with known bias are used (e.g., company websites), the bias must noted and the source be properly counter-balanced with other perspectives providing an alternative view.

Format/Outline
I.Introduction: An explanation of the decision to be made (or problem solved or issue addressed). A description of the intended consequences of the process.
II.Source List: A description of the sources of information that will be utilized in reaching the decision. (See below)
III.Conclusion: A summary that ties together the sources of information to demonstrate a comprehensive covering of the relevant information. As part of the conclusion, a more formalized and specific problem statement will be developed, along with a testable hypothesis.

Content/Detail:
A minimum of eight sources will be researched and described. (Note: while the use of press releases and news media summaries is permitted, they will not count toward the required sources.)

For each source, you will need to demonstrate the relevance of the material to the decision to be made. That is, you should determine how credible think pyramid of evidence the source is as it relates to the problem. If the source reports on primary research (e.g., an empirical study), then you will need to describe/summarize that research and provide an assessment of its results including an evaluation of the conclusions. For all secondary sources, you should identify any sources of bias and report on how the bias may affect the conclusions.

I will evaluate each source (and your description of it) individually as to its relevance to the decision to be made (and your formulation of the decision to be made). That is, it will be evaluated as to what information it provides that will enable an informed decision to be made.

The 1149 Restaurant in West Warwick RI currently plays slow tempo background music in its dining room. It is concerned that the tempo (and volume) of the background music has an impact on their profit margin (especially on nights when they have a wait list). They want to know whether or not they should keep the current style of music or change it to something with a faster tempo. What can you tell them?