Analytics Stories

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Inform your own analyses by observing how a leading data analyst tackles analytics problems. This thoughtful and entertaining exploration delves into the application of analytics across various fields, including sports, finance, politics, healthcare, and business. It connects the complex world of data analytics to the tangible issues it addresses. Distinguished professor Wayne L. Winston poses intriguing questions such as: Was Liverpool's victory over Barcelona the greatest upset in sports? What makes Derek Jeter an exceptional infielder? What are the flaws in the NFL QB rating? How did Madoff sustain his fund? Does a mutual fund's past performance indicate future success? What triggered the 2008 Crash? Can we forecast crime locations? Is the situation for American workers improving? How can analytics contribute to saving the US Republic? The text also discusses the origins of evidence-based medicine, such as James Lind's discovery of citrus fruits curing scurvy, and explores how to objectively compare hospitals, predict heart attacks in real time, and even determine if a retail store knows about a customer's pregnancy. Additionally, it covers using A/B testing to boost website sales and leveraging analytics to create a hit song. Ideal for anyone with "analyst" in their title, this work highlights the application of analytic principles to real-world challenges and warns of the potential pitfalls for careless analysts.