Analytic Methods in Sports 2nd Edition

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1. ISBN-10

   0367469383
2. ISBN-13

   978-0367469382

3. Using mathematical strategies to analyze performances, identify patterns, and predict outcomes has been one of the notable changes in the sports world over the last two decades. Analytic Methods in Sports: Using Mathematics and Statistics to Comprehend Data from Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Other Sports, 2nd Edition provides a succinct yet comprehensive introduction to the analytic and statistical methods that are beneficial in studying sports.

   The book equips you with all the necessary tools to address fundamental queries in sports analysis. It elucidates the application of these methods to sports data and the interpretation of results, showcasing that the analysis of sports data often diverges from conventional statistical analyses. Throughout the book, numerous compelling sports examples are integrated, along with guidance on computation and references for further exploration in each chapter.

   Highlights

    

   • Encompasses numerous statistical procedures for analyzing data derived from sports outcomes

    

   • Introduces fundamental techniques for describing and summarizing data

    

   • Expounds on elements of probability theory and essential statistical concepts necessary to comprehend and manage the inherent randomness in sports data

    

   • Explicates the statistical rationale underpinning the methods

    

   • Illustrates the methods using authentic data drawn from a diverse array of sports

    

   • Provides access to many datasets on the author’s website, enabling you to replicate the analyses or conduct related analyses

   New Additions in the Second Edition

    

   • Incorporation of R code for all computations

    

   • Introduction of a new chapter covering several more advanced techniques, such as binary response models, random effects, multilevel models, spline techniques, principal components analysis, and more

    

   • Inclusion of exercises at the conclusion of each chapter, allowing utilization for courses and self-study
   • Comprehensive solutions manual available to instructors.