Scoring and Non-scoring Parameters in the NBA

Bayesian data analysis class project researching the effects of scoring and non-scoring NBA parameters on point total.

For this class project, I used Bayesian statistical methods to look at different scoring and non scoring parameters in the NBA and how the predict wins. Interestingly, I found non-scoring metrics (assist to turnover ratio, free throw attempts, offensive rebound percentage, and number of steals significantly predicted point total, but not win probability.

code: https://github.com/clairemo22/NBA_point_total_Bayes
write up: https://github.com/clairemo22/NBA_point_total_Bayes/blob/main/Bayes_NBA.pdf