Statistical Modelling and Sports Business Analytics

This book discusses the application of predictive analytics in sports, emphasizing the relationship between analytics, algorithms, and statistics. It defines sports data and explains why predictive analytics is valuable in the sports industry. It also highlights the limitations of predictive analytics and its role in sports entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology. The book provides mathematical foundations for understanding predictive models and offers practical cases to empower readers to build and deploy their own analytic methodologies. It is designed for readers with a working knowledge of statistical concepts and is a comprehensive reference for advancing their knowledge of predictive analytics in sports.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of predictive analytics in the world of sports, exploring the intricate relationship between analytics, algorithms, and statistics. It defines sports data as the essential component for leveraging predictive analytics and elucidates why the unique characteristics of sports make it an invaluable tool for success. Furthermore, the book sheds light on the proper application of predictive analytics, emphasizing its limitations and its role in the broader context of sports entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology.

The book takes a deep dive into the mathematical foundations that underpin predictive models, providing readers with a solid understanding of the underlying principles. Through practical and insightful cases, the book empowers readers to build and deploy their own analytic methodologies, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and gain a competitive edge in the world of sports.

With a focus on readers who already possess a solid foundation in location, dispersion, and distribution statistics, bivariate relationships (scatter plots and correlation coefficients), and statistical significance testing, this book serves as a reliable and comprehensive reference for those seeking to advance their knowledge of predictive analytics in sports. Whether you are a sports enthusiast, a professional in the field, or a student looking to explore the exciting world of data-driven decision-making, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to leverage the power of analytics in the world of sports.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367500375