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Guide_to_term_project_Fall_2018.doc

Econ 261-1

Guide to the term project

Here is a guide to your term project due November 29,

(0) The front page of the project should contain

(a) The title of the study

(b) Your name(s)

(c) Econ 261

(d) Fall 2018

(e) An abstract*

(f) Thanks those who help you

(*) The abstract should be single spaced and not exceeding five lines; it should focus on (a) the purpose of the study and (b) the main findings of the study.

I. Introduction

Section 1 of the study should be the Introduction which describe the purpose of the study, motivation in selecting the topic and the conclusion that announces the organization of the rest of the paper.

II. Descriptive Statistics

Section 2 should analyze the descriptive statistics of the variables used and interpret your findings. It is in three parts (a) create a table of descriptive statistics, (b) Construct a matrix of correlation coefficients and (c) construct scatter plots of selected variables and interpret your findings.

III. Comparing Values and characteristics of homes foreclosed and not foreclosed

Describe and contrast characteristics and values of homes in Las Vegas Metropolitan Area. Use the provided descriptive table 3 to report the summary statistics (mean) and interpret your findings.

V. Conclusion

The conclusion should emphasize: The purpose of the study, key findings of the study, and extensions for future research.