PHST 315

Sports Statistics

Sabermetrics and "moneyball" have highlighted the use of statistics and mathematics in making sports decisions. In this course, we will consider how to use statistical tools to approach a variety of questions in traditional sports including baseball, football, and basketball. We will use methods from statistics such as probability, correlation, regression, and expected values to make predictions and compare game strategies. We will discuss the mathematics of several common approaches for evaluating players and teams

Units: 3.0