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Multiple Regression Analysis: Sfa Professors' Salaries, Latonya Edmeade Apr 2010

Multiple Regression Analysis: Sfa Professors' Salaries, Latonya Edmeade

Undergraduate Research Conference

There is always a certain curiosity and controversy surrounding professor’s salaries and whether they are overpaid or not paid enough. We have decided to try and untangle this wonder by creating a regression model in which the average person could easily understand while solving this lingering question. It is the average student’s opinion that professors make way too much compared to their daily tasks.

On the other hand, many professors are always complaining that they are not paid enough with their advanced degree and work load, not to mention the option always hovers over their head of pursuing a different …


Default Rate On Auto Loans, Jessica Jones Apr 2010

Default Rate On Auto Loans, Jessica Jones

Undergraduate Research Conference

In completing this model, we want to view a portfolio of loans at a bank and be able to predict the default rate on an auto loan. We also want to be able to look at an individual loan and predict the default probability taking into consideration interest rate, term, number of days late, times late, original loan amount, collateral value, LTV and credit score. The data will assist in forecasting default rates in future years and in projecting income and loss for a bank. We predict at the end of the model, credit score will be the main indicator …


War By Government: Which Systems Are Most Likely To Engage In Conflict?, Courtney Lemon Apr 2010

War By Government: Which Systems Are Most Likely To Engage In Conflict?, Courtney Lemon

Undergraduate Research Conference

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