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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Which Team Batting Statistic Predicts Run Production Best?

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a sports science project that shows you how to use correlation analysis to choose the best batting statistic for predicting run-scoring ability. You'll learn how to use a spreadsheet to measure correlations between two variables.
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University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Baseball Players [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
This task challenges young scholars to demonstrate understanding of the concept of measure of center.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Mste: How Much Do Baseball Players Really Make?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
An interesting real-world use of statistical variance and standard deviation to help dispell the common perception that all major league baseball players are paid millions of dollars and are not worth it. The lesson plan gives specific...
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: He Was a Pain, but a Great Pain

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN article providing highlights of the record setting career of babeball legend, Ty Cobb, who was almost as famous for his off field antics as for his on field statistics.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Cincinnati Reds

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official Cincinnati Reds homepage from the ESPN.com website. The site has statistics, standings, schedules, and much more.
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The Sports Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sports Network is a truly comprehensive sports-centered website. Covering sports throughout the world, content includes the latest headlines and scores, as well as focused looks at all major (and minor) professional sports, college...

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