A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis on Mathematics Placement at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Author

Steven K. Moore, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Date of Award

12-2004

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Mathematics

Major Professor

Yueh-er Kuo

Committee Members

Reid Davis, William Wade

Abstract

This paper looks at solving the least squares problem and then using that theory to solve a simple multiple regression analysis for placing students into mathematics courses at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

The first chapter is an introduction and a basic outline of the problem. Chapter 2 outlines the theory behind solving an actual least squares problem for both the general case and for the particular case of nonsingular matrices. Chapter 3 discusses assumptions that must be made when running the analysis.

In chapters 4 and 5 computers are discussed and software output is explained. Finally, Chapter 6 gives conclusions on the work. These conclusions can be viewed as successful or not by the reader, however, the analysis is both valid and yields interesting results.

Recommended Citation

Moore, Steven K., "A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis on Mathematics Placement at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2004.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/4691