Consumer Reports National Research Center Routinely Compares Products and

Essay

Consumer Reports National Research Center routinely compares products and
services. A poll of more than 1,800 U.S. residents was conducted shortly after the 2008
holiday season. What they found was that fewer people than in the previous year tipped
their service providers (newspaper carrier, barber, mail carrier, hairdresser, garbage
collector) or the amount that consumers tip for specific services was reduced..
Information was reported on the type of service, whether a tip or gift was given, and the
median total value of the tip. Describe the W's for the information given.
• Who:
• What:
• When:
• Where:
• How:
• Why: