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Book Synopsis: TO BUILD WINNING TEAMS AND SUCCESSFUL SPORTS BUSINESSES, GUIDE YOUR DECISIONS WITH DATA
This up-to-the-minute reference will help you master all three facets of sports analytics – and use it to win!
Sports Analytics and Data Science is the most accessible and practical guide to sports analytics for everyone who cares about winning and everyone who is interested in data science. You’ll discover how successful sports analytics blends business and sports savvy, modern information technology, and sophisticated modeling techniques. You’ll master the discipline through realistic sports vignettes and intuitive data visualizations—not complex math.
Thomas W. Miller, leader of Northwestern University’s pioneering program in predictive analytics, guides you through defining problems, identifying data, crafting and optimizing models, writing effective R and Python code, interpreting your results, and more. Every chapter focuses on one key sports analytics application. Miller guides you through assessing players and teams, predicting scores and making game-day decisions, crafting brands and marketing messages, increasing revenue and profitability, and much more.
Step by step, you’ll learn how analysts transform raw data and analytical models into wins: both on the field and in any sports business. Whether you’re a team executive, coach, fan, fantasy player, or data scientist, this guide will be a powerful source of competitive advantage… in any sport, by any measure.
All data sets, extensive R and Python code, and additional examples available for download at http://www.ftpress.com/miller/
This exceptionally complete and practical guide to sports data science and modeling teaches through realistic examples from sports industry economics, marketing, management, performance measurement, and competitive analysis. Thomas W. Miller, faculty director of Northwestern University’s pioneering Predictive Analytics program, shows how to use advanced measures of individual and team performance to judge the competitive position of both individual athletes and teams, and to make more accurate predictions about their future performance.
Miller’s modeling techniques draw on methods from economics, accounting, finance, classical and Bayesian statistics, machine learning, simulation, and mathematical programming. Miller illustrates them through realistic case studies, with fully worked examples in both R and Python. Sports Analytics and Data Science will be an invaluable resource for everyone who wants to seriously investigate and more accurately predict player, team, and sports business performance, including students, teachers, sports analysts, sports fans, trainers, coaches, and team and sports business managers. It will also be valuable to all students of analytics and data science who want to build their skills through familiar and accessible sports applications
Gain powerful, actionable insights for:
- Understanding sports markets
- Assessing players
- Ranking teams
- Predicting scores
- Making game day decisions
- Crafting marketing messages
- Promoting brands and products
- Growing revenues
- Managing finances
- Playing what-if games
- And much more
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Are you tired of making decisions based on gut feelings? With Sports Analytics and Data Science, you can leave intuition behind and rely on real data to guide your choices. Author Thomas W. Miller, a leader in the field of predictive analytics, takes you step by step through the process of defining problems, analyzing data, and crafting effective models. Whether you're predicting scores, assessing players, or making game-day decisions, this book will equip you with the tools and techniques you need to outsmart your competition. Don't settle for guesswork when you can have the power of data on your side. Get your copy of Sports Analytics and Data Science now and start winning.
Ready to unlock the secrets of sports analytics and take your team or business to new heights? Sports Analytics and Data Science is the ultimate resource for those who want to gain a competitive advantage. Through a combination of intuitive data visualizations and practical examples, author Thomas W. Miller shows you how to transform raw data into actionable insights. From crafting marketing messages to increasing revenue and profitability, this book covers it all. Whether you're a coach, fan, or aspiring data scientist, this guide is your ticket to success. Don't miss out on the opportunity to revolutionize your approach. Order your copy of Sports Analytics and Data Science today and start seeing the results.
Interested in leveraging the power of data in the sports industry? Look no further than Sports Analytics and Data Science: Winning the Game With Methods and Models. Author Thomas W. Miller, an expert in predictive analytics, takes you on a journey through the world of sports data, teaching you how to make accurate predictions and gain a competitive edge. From analyzing individual and team performance to predicting future outcomes, this book covers it all. With practical examples in both R and Python, you'll be able to apply the techniques directly to your own sports business. Don't let your competitors get ahead—get your copy of Sports Analytics and Data Science now and start dominating the game.
Ready to take your sports analysis to the next level? Sports Analytics and Data Science is the guide you've been waiting for. With a focus on practical applications, author Thomas W. Miller shows you how to use advanced measures of performance to assess athletes and teams. Whether you're a student, coach, or sports analyst, this book provides valuable insights and techniques to accurately predict and improve performance. With downloadable data sets and code examples, you'll have everything you need to succeed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a competitive advantage. Order your copy of Sports Analytics and Data Science today and start making winning decisions.
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