Discover the power of data-driven decision making in professional football with our Introduction to NFL Analytics with R course. Designed by renowned experts Chapman & Hall/CRC, this comprehensive textbook takes you on a journey through the world of numerical analysis in sports.
Learn how to collect and analyze large datasets from various sources, including NFL.com, Pro-Football-Reference.com, and others. Understand the statistical models that power football's strategic decisions, such as player value estimation and team performance evaluation. Explore advanced techniques like regression, time series analysis, and spatial modeling.
Through a combination of theoretical foundations and practical applications, you'll gain hands-on experience with popular programming languages like R, using real-world examples and case studies from the NFL. Develop your skills in data visualization, data manipulation, and model interpretation to become a more informed decision maker in football analytics. This course is perfect for aspiring analysts, researchers, or anyone looking to enhance their understanding of football's statistical landscape.