A wholesale distributor operating in different regions of Portugal has information on annual spending of several items in their stores across different regions and channels. The data consists of 440 large retailers' annual spending on 6 different varieties of products in 3 different regions (Lisbon, Oporto, Other) and across different sales channel (Hotel, Retail). 

1.1Use methods of descriptive statistics to summarize data. Which Region and which Channel seems to spend more? Which Region and which Channel seems to spend less?

1.2There are 6 different varieties of items are considered. Do all varieties show similar behaviour across Region and Channel?

1.3On the basis of descriptive measure of variability, which item shows the most inconsistent behavior? Which items show the least inconsistent behaviour?

1.4Are there any outliers in the data?

1.5On the basis of this report, what are the recommendations?