{"product_id":"soccer-analytics-an-introduction-using-r-paperback","title":"Soccer Analytics: An Introduction Using R - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClive Beggs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSports analytics is on the rise, with top soccer clubs, bookmakers, and broadcasters all employing statisticians and data scientists to gain an edge over their competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany popular books have been written exploring the mathematics of soccer. However, few supply details on how soccer data can be analysed in real-life. The book addresses this issue via a practical route one approach designed to show readers how to successfully tackle a range of soccer related problems using the easy-to-learn computer language R. Through a series of easy-to-follow examples, the book explains how R can be used to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDownload and edit soccer data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduce graphics and statistics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePredict match outcomes and final league positions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormulate betting strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRank teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruct passing networks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess match play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoccer Analytics: An Introduction Using R\u003c\/b\u003e is a comprehensive introduction to soccer analytics aimed at all those interested in analysing soccer data, be they fans, gamblers, coaches, sports scientists, or data scientists and statisticians wishing to pursue a career in professional soccer. It aims to equip the reader with the knowledge and skills required to confidently analyse soccer data using R, all in a few easy lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClive Beggs\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Applied Physiology in the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University in the UK. He is both a physiologist and a bio-engineer, who has worked for many years with leading research teams around the world on a wide variety of medical and sport related projects - publishing many scientific papers in both fields. With a background in mathematical modelling of clinical and biological systems, he also has expertise in data analysis and machine learning, which he regularly uses in his sport performance work. Clive is both an amateur runner and soccer fan, and it is his life-long interest in sport and mathematics that has prompted him to write this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 11, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751892418848,"sku":"9781032357584","price":119.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/737c7dad7b426aeb72988020264bb731.webp?v=1779982815","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/soccer-analytics-an-introduction-using-r-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}