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Activity Number: 281
Type: Roundtables
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Bayesian Statistical Science
Abstract - #302451
Title: Salary, Sponsorship, and Strategy: A Case for Statistics in Sports
Author(s): C. Shane Reese*+
Companies: Brigham Young University
Address: Department of Statistics, Provo, UT, 84602,
Keywords: sports ; Bayesian methods ; strategy
Abstract:

Statistical analysis plays an important role in a variety of sports applications. In this luncheon, we will discuss not only how statisticians can have an increasing role in player performance rating, but in salary negotiations, sponsorship, and strategy. A variety of sports applications will be considered, from baseball to basketball, NASCAR to volleyball. Among the most useful tools for addressing the serious questions of salary, sponsorship, and strategy are Bayesian hierarchical models. We will discuss how hierarchical models can be effectively employed to address these important issues in sports.

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