Academic Creativity and Excellence Day
The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
Statistics of Correction Systems
Comparing the statistics of the prison population by gender, age, offense, and sentence. Also taking a look at substance abuse problems of convicted criminals if the data is available.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Is there a Home Court Advantage at the MEC?
For my statistics project, I am going to determine if the MEC provides a statistical home court advantage for the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams and present a poster on my findings.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Uncovering the Truth Behind ‘Drive for Show, Putt for Dough’: A Statistical Study of the Game of Golf.
For my project, I plan to research the Professional Golf Association (PGA). I plan to try to uncover the answer to the question: what statistics really matter and are the most important to focus on, or is there truth behind the famous statement “Drive for show, Putt for Dough?” In trying to uncover which set of statistics really help in a player’s performance, I will be able to offer points in every golfer’s game, where if they practiced more in these areas, they will have a statistically better chance at success in the game.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Shooting Percentages for the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Team
I will examine the Ducks’ shooting percentages of previous years and compare them to the shooting percentages of this 2011 NHL season. Also, I will use descriptive statistics to discover if the team has a better shooting percentages when playing their games at an opponent’s ice rink or at their home ice rink. From this research, I will have a greater change of accurately predicting whether or not the hockey team will win on the road or at their home ice rink.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Sales Analysis for Obscene Offroad and Fabrication
This is an analysis of financial information generated from the business Obscene Offroad and Fabrication. The services offered by this business included automotive, boat, and utility vehicle repair and fabrication. The company was in operation from 2006 through 2008 and had just become successful when the economy began to decline. One aspect to be analyzed is the parts versus labor sales and their effect on each other. Another analysis will include the cost and methods of advertising and its relationship to the sales figures.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
9 – 11 AM
NCU women’s Soccer – Are Shooting Specific Drills Resulting in more Goals Scored in a Given Week?
Each Friday, our coach holds a “shooting” practice at Hayward on the U of O campus. I would like to measure our improvement as individuals each week. I am also going to track whether or not our shooting during normal practices is improving to see if there’s a connection between the two.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
9 – 11 AM
The American Genocide
It’s a survey of whether students from the U of O, NCU or people from the community have heard of the Armenian Genocide, if they think it should be called that, and if they think that the American government should be getting involved.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
9 – 11 AM
Applying Statistics: The Relationship Between Hours Spent Studying and Test Scores
The examination of the results of a survey taken from a class here at NCU. Survey includes questions on hours spent studying for a test and their test scores, plus demographics. The presentation includes statistical information that shows the relationship of hours studying and test scores and their interdependence if any. The results of the survey are compared with the results of similar surveys done elsewhere.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
9 – 11 AM