Browsing by Subject "regression analysis"
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Determinants of spending: an evaluation of three major sporting events
(2012)South Africa plays host to a number of major sporting events that takes place annually such as the Two Oceans Marathon, the Argus Cycle Tour and the Midmar open water mile. This research aims to identify the socio-economic ... -
Determinants of visitor spending: an evaluation of participants and spectators at the Two Oceans Marathon
(IP Publishing, 2012)This paper investigates the socio-demographic and behavioural determinants that influence visitor expenditure at the Two Oceans Marathon in South Africa, based on a participant and spectator survey conducted at the race ... -
Development of a two-level full factorial model to analyse antenatal HIV data
(North-West University, 2018)The present study is based on antenatal HIV data collected annually by South Africa’s National Department of Health (NDoH) from 2001 to 2010. The data was obtained by sampling pregnant women attending the clinic for antenatal ... -
The influence of location on environmental impact assessment : examples from South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)Ideally, environmental impact assessments (EIAs) should be completed at low costs and within acceptable time frames; this is known as efficiency which is an important aspect of effectiveness. In this study, one aspect of ... -
The non-consumptive value of selected marine species at Table Mountain National Park: an exploratory study
(University of Pretoria, 2014)This exploratory study aimed to determine firstly the non-consumptive value of five marine species (whales, the Great White shark, penguins, dolphins and seals) and secondly the socio-demographic and behavioural variables ... -
Running up or down why is there a difference in spending?
(University of Johannesburg, 2015)This study investigated the determinants of participant spending at the Comrades Marathon 'up' run (Durban to Pietermaritzburg) and 'down' run (Pietermaritzburg to Durban). A participant survey conducted at the race in ... -
Superior investment returns : the role of value–based investment
(North-West University, 2009)The strong form of the efficient market hypothesis (EMH) puts forward that it is impossible to achieve better than market results. Yet there are very famous investors, particularly a famous value based investor named Warren ... -
Understanding tipping behaviour - an economic perspective
(IP Publishing Ltd, 2015)There are generally three explanations for tipping: social approval, equitable service exchange and other reasons. The combination and importance of these reasons differ between countries and cultures. In this study, ...