March MATHness

Unlock the Secrets to Predicting March Madness with Math!

Are you ready to improve your NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket? Every year, millions of fans across the U.S. participate in predicting the outcome of the 65 teams competing in the Division I tournament. Want to move beyond guesswork? Discover how mathematical methods can give you a competitive edge!

This course delves into the fascinating world of sports analytics, teaching you three popular rating methods used to rank college basketball teams. You'll learn techniques employed by the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), the organization responsible for selecting teams for bowl games.

Here's what you'll master:

• Winning Percentage: Understand the fundamental approach to team ranking.
• The Colley Method: Learn how to calculate rankings using a system of linear equations.
• The Massey Method: Explore another powerful ranking method also based on linear equations.
• Adapting for Momentum: Discover how to modify these methods to incorporate recent team performance and create more accurate predictions.

You'll gain the skills to create your own mathematically-informed brackets for March Madness! The course provides the tools and knowledge to either write your own code or utilize the software included.

Learn the math-driven strategies that have propelled Dr. Chartier and his students to achieve placement in the top 97% of over 4.6 million brackets submitted to ESPN!

Explore the power of bracketology and elevate your March Madness predictions with this insightful course. Get ready to take your sports analytics skills to the next level!

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