A regression analysis : the effect of gender on student athletes' strength gains

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Authors

Vanderbush, Blake

Advisor

Foley, Jack

Issue Date

2011-05-07

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Thesis (B.?.)

Department

Honors College

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Abstract

What role does gender play in possible strength gains among high school student athletes? This question was the driving force behind this paper. This thesis utilized regression analysis to quantify the differences that can be expected in strength gains based on many variables, including gender. The data from 545 high school athletes was recorded over the course of 10 years. Various regression models were included and explained in this paper