Targeted Detection: A Study of Alzheimer's Risk Factors in Pursuit of Streamlined Detection Lead Investigator: Zachary Stimely Institution : Morgan State University E-Mail : zach.stimely@gmail.com Proposal ID : 1337 Proposal Description: This project is a thesis for a Master's in Psychometrics. The final objective is to develop a linear regression equation factoring in numerous risk factors associated with Alzheimer's Disease, and pair this simple equation with a previously-developed screening instrument for an efficient diagnostic pipeline for high-risk patients. As many risk factors as can be reasonably managed will be incorporated into the final equation to assist care providers in selecting potential Alzheimer's risk before utilizing my previously-developed screening tool. In this, we can more quickly reach a diagnosis in a more efficient manner. The scope of the project is necessarily limited, being a one-person endeavor, but I hope to cover as much ground as possible. I will be using a multiple regression analysis through SPSS. My main focus will be the self-reported information, rather than the physician-reported data, with age, sex, race, drug use, family history of Alzheimer's, and education level being the first variables I intend to investigate. My hypotheses regarding those six are as follows: Alzheimer's prevalence positively correlates with age, drug use, and education level, it negatively correlates with education level, Alzheimer's disproportionately affects women, and race has little if any effect.