Lies, Damned Lies, And Statistics
Jonathan Willis
November 17 2011 12:04PM
It’s a famous saying, one popularized by the great American writer Mark Twain, who (perhaps incorrectly) attributes it to former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.”
What does it mean?
Statistics Are Dumb
Jonathan Willis
November 16 2011 08:18PM
Yes, I wrote that title. Not only did I write it, but I mean it.
2012 NHL All-Star Game Ballot Released
Jonathan Willis
November 10 2011 05:00PM
The NHL released its annual All-Star Game fan ballot today, which means it’s time to look over the list and see which players were undeservedly included and which ones were unfairly ignored.
Can Teams Win By Taking Higher Quality Shots?
Jonathan Willis
November 09 2011 11:05PM
Shot quality is a hot-button issue among people who spend time trying to learn about the game of hockey through statistical analysis.
Intuitively, we all know that shot quality exists. A quick blast from center ice immediately prior to a line change is far less likely to score than a superstar taking a shot on a breakaway. The question, then, isn’t whether shot quality exists – we know it does – but whether teams can use it to help them win games.
Nation Network Hockey Pool: November 6th Edition
Jonathan Willis
November 06 2011 06:09PM
After the jump, this week’s Nation Network Hockey Pool standings.
