(ePUB) Statistical Thinking in Sports

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Statistical Thinking in Sports
by Jim Albert

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• Author: Jim Albert
• Format: hardcover, 298 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Release date: August 1, 2007
• ISBN: 9781584888680 (1584888687)
• Language: english

About The Book

Since the first athletic events found a fan base, sports and statistics have always maintained a tight and at times mythical relationship. As a way to relay the telling of a game’s drama and attest to the prodigious powers of the heroes involved, those reporting on the games tallied up the numbers that they believe best described the action and best defined the winning edge. However, they may not have always counted the right numbers. Many of our hallowed beliefs about sports statistics have long been fraught with misnomers. Whether it concerns Scottish football or American baseball, the most revered statistics often have little to do with any winning edge.

Covering an international collection of sports, Statistical Thinking in Sports provides an accessible survey of current research in statistics and sports, written by experts from a variety of arenas. Rather than rely on casual observation, they apply the rigorous tools of statistics to re-examine many of those concepts that have gone from belief to fact, based mostly on the repetition of their claims. Leaving assumption behind, these researchers take on a host of tough questions-

Is a tennis player only as good as his or her first serve?

Is there such a thing as home field advantage?

Do concerns over a decline in soccer’s competitive balance have any merit?

What of momentum-is its staying power any greater than yesterday’s win?

And what of pressure performers? Are there such creatures or ultimately, does every performer fall back to his or her established normative?

Investigating a wide range of international team and individual sports, the book considers the ability to make predictions, define trends, and measure any number of influences. It is full of interesting and useful examples for those teaching introductory statistics. Although the articles are aimed at general readers, the serious researcher in sports statistics will also find t

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Statistical Thinking in Sports (ePUB) explores how data and analytics shape decisions, strategies, and performance across various sports. Whether it’s baseball, basketball, or tennis, numbers play a pivotal role in understanding patterns, predicting outcomes, and improving results. In tennis, for example, knowing how long is a tennis court which is 78 feet—helps players position themselves better, plan shot angles, and manage space efficiently. Similarly, in sports analytics, understanding measurements and variables is crucial for gaining a competitive edge.

This book emphasizes how collecting and interpreting data can influence coaching tactics, player evaluations, and even fan engagement. Just as court dimensions set the boundaries of physical play, statistics define the framework of strategic decision-making. Readers learn how to apply statistical models to real-world scenarios, from calculating win probabilities to identifying trends in athlete performance.

The relevance to racket sports is clear—whether you’re analyzing serve speeds, rally lengths, or movement efficiency, every stat tells a story. Just as asking how long is a tennis court helps new players grasp the playing field, statistical thinking equips readers with tools to navigate the complex world of sports data with clarity and purpose, turning raw numbers into actionable insights.

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