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fantasypros911.com - 7/22/2009
Must Read Article On Regression to the Mean
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The fantastic Dave Cameron wrote an excellent article about regression to the mean on his well known Mariners blog, U.S.S. Mariner. This is a must read, especially for those readers interesting in understanding statistical analysis concepts better. What he talks about is a common problem ...
ussmariner.com - 7/21/2009
Explaining Away Regression To The Mean
— ussmariner.com — Odds are you’ve read a story lately about how Russell Branyan is struggling as he reaches the... summer of his first season as a full-time player. After a monstrous first half, he’s not hitting as well lately, and the explanations are ... (more) Explaining Away Regression To The Mean

Comments vote down Beyond the Box Score found this 7/21/2009found this
Most people still don’t understand the concept of regression toward the mean…
insidethebook.com - 7/27/2009
Most people still don’t understand the concept of regression toward the mean…
— insidethebook.com — There is a thread on BTF about Sabathia’s “numbers,” particularly his BB and K rates, being down... this year, as compared to last year, although he is still pitching very well of course. While the quality of the posts on BTF is ... (more) Most people still don’t understand the concept of ...

Comments vote down BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog found this 7/27/2009found this
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