Group 16
Tyler Barrett, Spencer Bloom, Nick Fields, Rebecca Torrey
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General Puzzle
S “What affects NBA team performance?”
S Includes, but not limited too:
S Roster Demographics
S Salary
S Stadium Attendance
S Group Motivation: What factors in the NBA lead to more
team wins?
Sample Database
Hypothesis Question #1
S Does a higher average team age result in a higher number of
team wins?
S Null: A higher average team age will result in a higher
number of team wins.
S Alternative: A higher team age will result in a lower number
of team wins.
Hypothesis Question #2
S Does a higher average active player salary result in a greater
number of team wins?
S Null: A higher average player salary will result in a greater
number of team wins.
S Alternative: A higher average player salary will result in a
lower number of team wins
Hypothesis Question #3
S Does a higher active head coach salary result in a greater
number of team wins?
S Null: A higher active head coach salary will result in a great
number of team wins.
S Alternative: A higher active head coach salary will result in
a lower number of team wins.
Hypothesis Question #4
S Does a higher average team height result in a greater
number of team wins?
S Null: A higher average team height will result in a lower
amount of team wins.
S Alternative: A higher average team height will result in a
greater number of team wins.
Hypothesis Question #5
S Does a higher active fan base (as defined by average
percentage of seats filled during home games) result in
greater number of home team wins?
S Null: A higher active fan base will result in a greater number
of team wins.
S Alternative: A higher active fan base will result in a lower
number of team wins.