Jalyn Rivera ( P ) Social Media Effects on Public Perception of Fear of Crime Social media has become a leading source for news consumption as it is easily accessible and difficult to avoid . Followed by a survey to determine fear of crime among participants , this experiment uses a four-group pre-test / post design . in which , one group downloaded the Citizens application on their mobile device , another group downloaded the 6ABC application on their mobile device , the third group downloaded both apps , and a control group was not asked to download any social media apps . The purpose of this study is to determine if the usage of social media influences the public ’ s perception of fear of crime . JoHaan Vinson ( P ) Addressing Root Causes of Crime Crime in our inner cities is a complex issue with many layers and has been an ongoing problem for our country for a long time . There are varied reasons as to why crime happens , generally things like socio economic status , education , employment opportunities , and family structure . This study surveys participants about what they believe contributes to crimes in the cities they inhabit .
Barry Walker and Joe Golden ( P ) The Mental Health Effects of Having an Incarcerated Loved One or Close Personal Relationship The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of having a family member , friend , neighbor , or co-worker be incarcerated on the mental health of participants . Business / Finance
Dylan Bach ( In ) The Effect of Stock Price Decreases on Subsequent Returns This study will analyze the effects of changes in forty stock prices during a given year based on their forecasted future return on investment . In order to observe whether future changes can be predicted , I use the company ’ s financial metrics and ratios as a proxy . This study provides : 1 ) conclusions as to why a company ’ s stock price may change significantly as it relates to the future return on investment , 2 ) perform observational analysis to predict future stock price returns and gain insights for investors . This analysis is based on secondary and historical data .
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