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#209 – Luís and João Batalha: Fermat’s Library and the Art of Studying Papers

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Understanding the 'Hot Hand' Phenomenon in Basketball

This chapter explores the concept of the 'hot hand' in basketball, analyzing a study that examines athletes' perceptions of shot-making streaks. Despite participants believing in the phenomenon, data reveals no significant correlation, suggesting that players may perform better on subsequent shots simply due to recent attempts.

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