Project Description:
We are looking for 2 summer researchers to help read prior research, gather data, and perform statistical analysis in order to advance 2 different projects toward publication. The first involves “March Madness” (Men’s Division I Tournament) where we anticipate adding to our existing data set more variables in an attempt to better model best strategies of picking one’s bracket. The second involves gathering data on fundraising efforts by universities in relation to budget surpluses or deficits that they exhibit. Note that we don’t know exactly where we as a research team will be on June 1 when the summer researcher will start but anticipate being in the thick of things on both projects.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of statistics and regression would be helpful but is not a pre-requisite.
Special Comments
Project Information
Estimated Start Date: 6/1/2024
Estimated End Date: 8/9/2024
Maximum number of students sought: 2
Contact Information: Prof. Joey Smith (jsmith3@wlu.edu)