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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Scorecasting
The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won
Book • 2012
Scorecasting explores the hidden forces that shape sports outcomes, challenging common beliefs such as home-field advantage, the myth of momentum, and the axiom that defense wins championships.
The authors use behavioral economics and statistical analysis to provide insights into these phenomena across various sports.
Their findings often contradict popular narratives, offering a fresh perspective on how sports are played and won.
The authors use behavioral economics and statistical analysis to provide insights into these phenomena across various sports.
Their findings often contradict popular narratives, offering a fresh perspective on how sports are played and won.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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Ted Seides as a book he is currently reading, focusing on data analysis in sports, particularly home court advantage in baseball.
Ted Seides as a book he is currently reading, focusing on data analysis in sports, particularly home court advantage in baseball.
[REPLAY] Michael Mauboussin – Active Challenges, Rational Decisions and Team Dynamics (Capital Allocators, EP.36)
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as an example of research on home field advantage in sports.
40. Have We All Lost Our Ability to Compromise?
Mentioned by Ted Seides , highlighting its insights on home court advantage in baseball and umpire bias.
Ted Seides , highlighting its insights on home court advantage in baseball and umpire bias. [REPLAY] Michael Mauboussin – Active Challenges, Rational Decisions and Team Dynamics (Capital Allocators, EP.36)
