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November 3, 2025
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Episode 35, “Teaching Statistics and Data Science through Sports”

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On this episode of “In the Interim…”, which is co-sponsored by the Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education, Dr. Scott Berry talks with Dr. Jim Albert, Professor Emeritus at Bowling Green State University, whose extensive work encompasses Bayesian statistics and computation, sports analytics, and decades of exemplary teaching.

The latest episode of “In the Interim...” which is co-sponsored by the Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education features Dr. Jim Albert, emeritus professor at Bowling Green State University, exploring the intersection of sports and statistics education.

He explains how using sports examples, like baseball, helps students grasp complex statistical concepts by embedding them in familiar contexts. Dr. Albert addresses beliefs in "streakiness" and "clutch ability," presenting a data-driven skepticism, illustrating how most observed streaks align with random variation. He also shares the essential skill set for sports analytics—statistical modeling, programming, and communication—and examines how data is utilized in education and teams like the Houston Astros.

Listen to our stimulating conversation today: https://www.berryconsultants.com/resource/35-teaching-statistics-and-data-science-through-sports

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