Study of data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.
Coaches, players, and fans use statistics to track performance, make predictions, and improve strategies.
Teams analyze data to choose players, design plays, and spot strengths or weaknesses. Fantasy sports fans also rely on stats to pick winning teams!
The "Moneyball" approach in baseball uses advanced statistics to build competitive teams on a budget.
A soccer coach uses player statistics to decide who should take penalty kicks.
Fans compare basketball players' stats to predict the next MVP.