The Pearson correlation coefficient is a measure of degree of linear relationship between two variables. There are many correlated variables in health research: weight and height, smoking and drinking, health behaviors, etc. The bivariate scatter plot shown below illustrates a strong negative correlation between two variables: The next graph depicts a correlation of 1 (i.e. for a variable correlated with itself): For this discussion, analyze […]

 find an article on the economy, briefly summarize it, and then I’m looking for your opinions with respect to whether you agree with the author and also interpret whether the story has market  or economic impact. It can be an op/ed piece, something related to policy,  trade, the Fed, interest rates or other things related to the economy. Good sources for the articles can be […]

Part III – Your personal investment strategy is now in place. Based on your investment strategy, construct a model of suitable investments that meet your goals, risk tolerance, and investor profile. Keep in mind that if your investor profile is conservative, then a portfolio consisting primarily of common stock is not suitable to your risk profile. Also, the purpose of this project is not selecting […]

 finance assignment it is almost done but i just want you to explain the graph and analyse the table according to the steps of the ratios.. however some of the boxes are blank fill them from the excel document that i will post also i will post powerpoint slide that I want you to use while you are analyzing to guide you and will help […]

You will now analyze an existing preliminary customer service plan outline for a toy company. Based on the mission, vision and values statements of PlaySmart toys and the company SWOT results provided, complete the customer service plan. Make sure you have reviewed the Reading and the customer service plan in the Learning Activities before you start the Assignment. To access the database journal article for […]

in at least 200 words, in its origin, futures contracts were used by farmers to “lock in” future prices for their goods. This provided piece of mind that upon delivery of their crops or livestock they would receive a guaranteed payment. In your discussion, provide at least two examples of commodities that are traded in the futures markets. Based on this module’s reading and research, […]

Each student may submit a Current Event paper on any topic that we cover in class. The paper must be submitted by the last class (5/10). The paper should be a minimum of 5 pages in length (excluding tables, charts, and graphs) and must be word-processed, with tables prepared in a spreadsheet software package and charts/graphs utilized where pertinent. The report will be graded on […]

This Portfolio Project has two parts: Calculations and a 4- to 6-page essay. While the calculation requirements of this assignment are important, equally important are your discussion and analysis of the quantitative results. You will submit two documents: 1) a spreadsheet containing your horizontal and vertical analysis (and perhaps your ratios) in Module 7 and 2) a word document containing your essay in Module 8. You […]

Assignment 2: Investment Risk Management  Risk management negligence within the financial services industry contributed to one of the most significant economic crisis in the recent history of the U.S. During this time, Lehman Brothers, a global financial services company, filed for bankruptcy protection. This created the largest bankruptcy ever within the financial services industry. In order to complete this assignment, you will need to search […]

Louie the Lumberjack has taken over as manager of the NAU Bookstore.  He wants to make the bookstore more profitable by investing in new projects that help to grow the store. In order to consider the projects he needs to determine NAU’s cost of capital.  He starts by looking at the debt of NAU.  Three years ago, NAU sold a 10-year noncallable bond with a […]