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Title: Proceedings of the 2019 International Conference on Data Science
To help solve the problem of child food insecurity, school backpack programs supply schoolchildren with food to take home on weekends and holiday breaks when school cafeterias are unavailable. It is important to assess and identify the true needs of the children in schools in order to avoid any potential negative effects. This study utilizes linear regression analysis on the data from a backpack program and the data from the schools it serves. The study reveals that the percentage of low income is a significant factor. Through various feature selection methods, a prediction model is obtained, which is then employed to create a backpack needs ranking system for schools in the county not currently being serviced by the backpack program.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1735258
PAR ID:
10108840
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A prediction model for backpack programs
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Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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