Johnny Venhaus

Mathematics Graduate | Sports Analytics using R Programming | Learning through data

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(Pretty much, more rebounds does not equal more points, and vice versa)

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Ahead of MSU vs. Duke tonight, I used R to analyze the relationship between rebounds and points scored across 35 Michigan State games last season.
The result? Rebounds explained just 1.5% of the variation in scoring (R² = 0.015).
#GoGreen #MichiganState

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For anyone unfamiliar with R², it shows how well rebounds predict points scored.

An R² of 0.015 means rebounds explained just 1.5% of the differences in MSU's scoring.

This doesn't mean rebounding isn't important, just that it wasn't a strong predictor of points.

[Johnny Venhaus @JohnnyVenhaus]

Hey everyone! I am a recent college graduate from the University of Missouri with a degree in Mathematics and a passion for sports. I started this account to share sports analytics projects using R programming. I look forward to learning, improving, and sharing what I find!