Mathletics: How Gamblers, Managers, and Sports Enthusiasts Use Mathematics in Baseball, Basketball, and Football

Winston, Wayne L.

ISBN 10: 0691154589 / ISBN 13: 9780691154589

Verlag: Princeton University Press, 2012

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Mathletics is a remarkably entertaining book that shows readers how to use simple mathematics to analyze a range of statistical and probability-related questions in professional baseball, basketball, and football, and in sports gambling. Wayne Winston gives math enthusiasts the practical tools they need to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of their favorite sports. Mathletics blends fun math problems with sports stories of actual games, teams, and players, along with personal anecdotes from Winston's work as a sports consultant. In a new epilogue, Winston discusses the stats and numerical analysis behind some recent sporting events, such as how the Dallas Mavericks used analytics to become the 2011 NBA champions

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: <b>Wayne L. Winston</b> is the John and Esther Reese Professor of Decision Sciences at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. His many books include <i>Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms</i>. He has been a consultant to major corporate and sports organizations, including USA Diving and the Dallas Mavericks.

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Titel: Mathletics: How Gamblers, Managers, and ...
Verlag: Princeton University Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Good