Time series analysis of the Health Center : [an honors thesis (HONRS 499)]

Abstract

This analysis of the patient volume of the Ball State University Health Center has been broken into three components. The first, "Introduction to Time Series Analysis," explains the general concepts of time series analysis, models used in this type of study, and the mathematical basis of these models. "Methodology of Health Center Data Analysis," the second portion of this study, details the methods used to identify a model an appropriate model to forecast future patient volume at the health center. The third section, "Conclusions and Forecasts," states general conclusions that can be made from the data and also utilizes the model developed to forecast future patient volume. These three sections provide a detailed analysis of the health center patient volume, and the model developed can aid in scheduling staff at the health center to better meet the needs for an expected patient volume.