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Title: Are Americans Financially Literate?.
Creator: Fetzer, William, Armatrading, Jennifer, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Financial literacy is the backbone of the American financial system. As cash begins to be used less, credit is playing a larger role in our day to day activities such as purchasing a home, car, or online shopping. This change can create trouble for those who do not have knowledge about their credit and finances. To understand the financial education of Americans, we developed an online survey about financial literacy and collected responses from over 200 people. Our findings show that there...
Show moreFinancial literacy is the backbone of the American financial system. As cash begins to be used less, credit is playing a larger role in our day to day activities such as purchasing a home, car, or online shopping. This change can create trouble for those who do not have knowledge about their credit and finances. To understand the financial education of Americans, we developed an online survey about financial literacy and collected responses from over 200 people. Our findings show that there is a statistically significant difference of financial literacy based on factors such as income level and age group.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005620
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Are Americans Saving Enough for Retirement?.
Creator: Cantwell, Lucas E., Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: The economic future of our country is uncertain after the most recent presidential election, and many people are wondering if they will have enough money to retire. There are lots of people, even proficient economists who were stunned by the economy’s positive trend over the past few months. While there is a strong growth in our country’s economy, there is no clear way to see what the future has in store. The purpose of my research is to see how people are preparing financially towards their...
Show moreThe economic future of our country is uncertain after the most recent presidential election, and many people are wondering if they will have enough money to retire. There are lots of people, even proficient economists who were stunned by the economy’s positive trend over the past few months. While there is a strong growth in our country’s economy, there is no clear way to see what the future has in store. The purpose of my research is to see how people are preparing financially towards their future. My goal is to see if people started saving for retirement, and how worried they are about the future. I am interested to see how much people saved so far. What I found is that many people did start to put money away for retirement, but they are worried about the future regardless of how much they have saved so far.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005617
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Differences in Online and Telephone Responses.
Creator: Ingham, Keith, Ryan, Gondek, Mauk, Jimmy, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, College of Business
Abstract/Description: Does the Mode of data collection affect respondent’s behavior? Specifically, do telephone interviews or online surveys lead to extremity of responses? Many may assume that there is no difference in survey responses conducted online or over the phone. However, evidence supports that respondents give more extreme responses over the telephone than an online survey. We would like to test if what has been found in previous research holds for the Hispanic population, since it is the fastest growing...
Show moreDoes the Mode of data collection affect respondent’s behavior? Specifically, do telephone interviews or online surveys lead to extremity of responses? Many may assume that there is no difference in survey responses conducted online or over the phone. However, evidence supports that respondents give more extreme responses over the telephone than an online survey. We would like to test if what has been found in previous research holds for the Hispanic population, since it is the fastest growing ethnic minority in the United States; therefore they are impacting the culture, the marketplace, and politics within the country. We conducted our analysis by surveying 500 Hispanics nationwide using telephone interviews and online surveys in order to compare the difference in responses between the two modes of data collection. Our analysis supports that there a statistically significant difference in respondents behavior between online surveys and telephone interviews.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005202
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: For the Love of the Team.
Creator: Coviello, Kassi, Sapp, Brian, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Professional sports is a large industry that reaches millions of Americans today. Those Americans are called fans- the ones that support the teams, fill the seats, and cheer them on from home. Occasionally these professional sports teams decide to relocate to another city, state, etc. Relocation has become increasingly prevalent in the past few seasons. This puts the dedicated fans in a difficult situation in which they can remain loyal to the city or the specific team itself. In order to...
Show moreProfessional sports is a large industry that reaches millions of Americans today. Those Americans are called fans- the ones that support the teams, fill the seats, and cheer them on from home. Occasionally these professional sports teams decide to relocate to another city, state, etc. Relocation has become increasingly prevalent in the past few seasons. This puts the dedicated fans in a difficult situation in which they can remain loyal to the city or the specific team itself. In order to analyze how someone would react to their favorite professional sports team being relocated, we developed a survey to addresses the underlying question of would your favorite team remain your favorite team even if they relocated. Our results found that the decision to remain a fan or switch to another team depends on gender and the level of education.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005618
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Healthcare and Hispanics: The Disparity in Healthcare Coverage and Affordability Between Genders.
Creator: Rodriguez, Erik, Acosta, Alexandra, Gajjar, Kevin, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, College of Business
Abstract/Description: Historically, Hispanics have been the ethnic minority, in the United States, with the highest rate of adults without health care insurance. Before the Affordable Care Act passed in 2013, 36 percent of working-age Hispanics were uninsured in the United States. After the bill was passed, the percent of uninsured Hispanics in the population declined to 23 percent in June 2014. This study examines the impact of the Affordable Care Act implementation on the Hispanic population. We conducted a...
Show moreHistorically, Hispanics have been the ethnic minority, in the United States, with the highest rate of adults without health care insurance. Before the Affordable Care Act passed in 2013, 36 percent of working-age Hispanics were uninsured in the United States. After the bill was passed, the percent of uninsured Hispanics in the population declined to 23 percent in June 2014. This study examines the impact of the Affordable Care Act implementation on the Hispanic population. We conducted a survey of 500 Hispanics nationwide to test the hypothesis on the dissimilarity in health care coverage and affordability among Hispanics males and females. Our results revealed a significant disparity in health care insurance coverage and affordability between Hispanic males and females. The dissimilarity in coverage and affordability between genders has continued after the passing of the Affordable Care Act, a point often overlooked.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005207
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Hispanic Perspectives on Lifting the Cuban Embargo.
Creator: Clukey, Ryan, Giral Lores, Marina, Paik, Jeehoon, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, College of Business
Abstract/Description: The Cuban Embargo has restricted economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba for 53 years. On December 17th, 2014, President Obama made a televised-speech on “normalizing relationship with Cuba,” instead of continuing an “outdated approach [that] has failed to advance our interests.” This study will examine and analyze the attitudes of Hispanics living in the United States’ towards the lifting of the Cuban Embargo. We are interested on the Hispanic population...
Show moreThe Cuban Embargo has restricted economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba for 53 years. On December 17th, 2014, President Obama made a televised-speech on “normalizing relationship with Cuba,” instead of continuing an “outdated approach [that] has failed to advance our interests.” This study will examine and analyze the attitudes of Hispanics living in the United States’ towards the lifting of the Cuban Embargo. We are interested on the Hispanic population because they represent one of the largest and fastest-growing minority groups in the United States. We conducted telephone and online surveys of 500 Hispanics around the country. Our findings indicate that Hispanics have statistically significant different perspectives on lifting the Embargo, expanding trade and reestablishing diplomatic relations depending on their age, gender and other socio-demographic factors.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005192
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Perceptions of the Cure for Cancer Across Age Groups.
Creator: Ali, Kathryn, O’Connor, Megan, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Although the United States seems to be progressing more than ever in both culture and science, more people are getting cancer than in prior history. Not only are there more cancer patients, but the majority of cancer patients in the U.S. rely on traditional treatments such as Chemotherapy and Radiation. In eastern societies, not only are there fewer cases overall, but they tend to rely on eastern medicine treatments such as herbs and different foods as treatment options. Even though billions...
Show moreAlthough the United States seems to be progressing more than ever in both culture and science, more people are getting cancer than in prior history. Not only are there more cancer patients, but the majority of cancer patients in the U.S. rely on traditional treatments such as Chemotherapy and Radiation. In eastern societies, not only are there fewer cases overall, but they tend to rely on eastern medicine treatments such as herbs and different foods as treatment options. Even though billions of dollars are being raised to aid in cancer research in the U.S. alone, it is not often you hear about new advancements that change the landscape. This project explores people’s attitudes towards cancer and its cure based on demographics such as age.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005611
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Understanding Sport-Related Concussions.
Creator: Coviello, Kassi, Nasrallah, Joseph, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric
Abstract/Description: In 2012, the amount of reported concussions doubled in the past ten years to 3.8 million. Concussions and head-related injuries caused by contact sports can lead to long term traumatic brain injuries. With the increasing presence of these injuries, the National Football League and the National Hockey League have implemented extensive concussion protocols. This questions the underlying uncertainty of the future of contact sports. Our project addresses the question of hypothetically, if you had...
Show moreIn 2012, the amount of reported concussions doubled in the past ten years to 3.8 million. Concussions and head-related injuries caused by contact sports can lead to long term traumatic brain injuries. With the increasing presence of these injuries, the National Football League and the National Hockey League have implemented extensive concussion protocols. This questions the underlying uncertainty of the future of contact sports. Our project addresses the question of hypothetically, if you had children, knowing what we know today about concussions/head related injuries, would you allow them to play contact sports. The decision to allow your child to play contact sports was motivated by the gender and age gap. The different levels of education had a statistically significant impact on the knowledge surrounding the current professional football and hockey concussion protocols.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000031
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Views on Climate Change.
Creator: Diaz, Olivia, Castillo, Henry, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric
Abstract/Description: Climate change is defined as the change of the global climate patterns which is caused by natural occurrences and human activities facilitated by the increased use of fossil fuels. Climate change is a prominent issue today, with people having conflicting viewpoints about it. Government intervention on the subject of climate change is widely debated. To understand the differing perspectives on climate change, we developed an online survey consisting of 12 questions. We gathered 500 responses...
Show moreClimate change is defined as the change of the global climate patterns which is caused by natural occurrences and human activities facilitated by the increased use of fossil fuels. Climate change is a prominent issue today, with people having conflicting viewpoints about it. Government intervention on the subject of climate change is widely debated. To understand the differing perspectives on climate change, we developed an online survey consisting of 12 questions. We gathered 500 responses from people all over the United States. Overall, our findings showed that people believe in climate change. However, there is a statistically significant difference on the views of climate change based on people’s party affiliation. Republicans were the highest group of all the political parties surveyed to say that the government should not have a concern for climate change. This survey depicts the conventional view that Republicans hold on the issue of climate change.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000033
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

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