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The problem with misinterpreting stats is

Posted on: September 27, 2016 at 23:08:35 CT

MizzouTigerz MU

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that you get wrong conclusions.

They have 100% chance of winning.

Mizzou also has 100% chance of winning.

One team will realize their 100% chance, the other will not. There will be no 81% chance victory. Somebody's computer might say that 81% of the runs of the program results in wins for LSU, but that doesn't take into account the intangibles, or other non-quantifiable data.

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LSU has an 81 percent chance to beat MU - ERB KC - 9/27 20:29:02

They better learn to throw the football. LSU has - Erwin Fletcher STL - 9/28 12:02:28

Well, it used to be 91 percent. (nm) - MKrip MU - 9/28 08:21:08

The problem with misinterpreting stats is - MizzouTigerz MU

- 9/27 23:08:35

Speaking of getting wrong conclusions... - Gary P. MU - 9/28 09:00:24

Statistics - samclemens MU

- 9/28 07:47:00

This is the most illogical and meaningless post ever. (nm) - tigerspy MU - 9/28 07:14:09

They were also favored against Wisconsin and Auburn.... - muwinn MU - 9/27 22:51:13

By 13 points? At home? - ERB KC - 9/27 23:07:03

if that were close to true, it would move with betting lines - FootballRefugee MU

- 9/27 22:49:27

Check the results of their illustrious FPI so far this - Gary P. MU - 9/27 20:59:37