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Forecasting Grain Equipment Sales, Russel R. Campbell

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to identify and discuss variables that have an effect on the sale of grain handling equipment. A case study format was used to present the analysis. The problem addressed in the study is the inability of the case study company to forecast sales. It was hypothesized that sales could be predicted using data from previous years. Multiple regression was preformed using two independent variables: the number of acres of corn harvested for grain, and the government loan rates for on farm storage facilities, with past sales of the company being the dependent variable. Other …

Protecting The Medium-Sized Buisness Computer, Michael J. Doonan

Theses and Dissertations

Computers were first introduced into our lives in 1944, when the first one was designed and built for the Army. They were able to process simple information faster than man, allowing him to concentrate on more difficult problems. Progress came quickly and the first commercial use of the computer was in 1954.

Today, computers are recognized as having a tremendous influence on our daily lives. They have been successfully incorporated into almost every aspect of human endeavor.

Computer crime is an unfortunate reality in today's world. If the crime is detected at all, the loss may very well run into …

Investment Alternatives For The Career Officer, Tim M. Furst

Theses and Dissertations

This research project was undertaken for the purpose of educating the career officer to make intelligent personal investment decisions. Chapter one introduces, states the problem, justification to the problem, provides scope, introduces a methodology, and states limitations to the study.

Chapter two introduces bonds, stocks, real estate, mutual funds, and annuities. The basic characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each alternative are discussed.

Chapter three utilizes a linear program model to select the most advantageous investment mix. The author's required notes of return on investment and diversification relationship are used to illustrate how the model works.

Chapter four will summarize the …

The Effect Of Federal Reserve Interest Rates To Real-Estate Volume And Prices, Dennis K. Allen

Theses and Dissertations

This paper concerns two premises: One, that higher interest rates cause lower home sales and selling prices, and two, that Minot is typical of the national pattern and is as responsive to interest rate changes. The task to prove the premises was three-fold: First, the literature was accessed to determine the strength of the opinions of the first premise. Second, statistics were gathered from national and local sources and adjusted for conformity and economic reality. Third, the statistics were compared, local to national, both visually and mathematically to determine the alignment of the two statistical sets.

There was overwhelming literary …