Learn how probability, math, and statistics can be used to help baseball, football and basketball teams improve, player and lineup selection as well as in game strategy.

Math behind Moneyball
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
7 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Skills you'll gain
- Statistics
- Probability & Statistics
- Regression Analysis
- Analytics
- Advanced Analytics
- Pivot Tables And Charts
- Probability
- Excel Formulas
- Data Analysis Software
- Spreadsheet Software
- Statistical Modeling
- Statistical Methods
- Predictive Analytics
- Data Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Simulations
- Game Theory
- Predictive Modeling
- Statistical Analysis
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Taught in English
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There are 12 modules in this course
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ZH
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2020
Great course for sport fans who want to learn about sports analytics. But need to have extensive knowledge on game rules and specific terms for MLB, NFL, NBA
DT
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2022
I really liked this class, I learned a great deal about math and how to use excel to analyze sports.
JO
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2018
Excellent course if you like statistics, probabilities, and how to linh sport with math. Well explained. Maybe it needs more "movement" on forums





