 Group 16 Tyler Barrett, Spencer Bloom, Nick Fields, Rebecca Torrey

General Puzzle  “What affects NBA team performance?”  Includes, but not limited too:  Roster Demographics  Salary  Stadium Attendance  Group Motivation: What factors in the NBA lead to more team wins?

Sample Database

Hypothesis Question #1  Does a higher average team age result in a higher number of team wins?  Null: A higher average team age will result in a higher number of team wins.  Alternative: A higher team age will result in a lower number of team wins.

Hypothesis Question #2  Does a higher average active player salary result in a greater number of team wins?  Null: A higher average player salary will result in a greater number of team wins.  Alternative: A higher average player salary will result in a lower number of team wins

Hypothesis Question #3  Does a higher active head coach salary result in a greater number of team wins?  Null: A higher active head coach salary will result in a great number of team wins.  Alternative: A higher active head coach salary will result in a lower number of team wins.

Hypothesis Question #4  Does a higher average team height result in a greater number of team wins?  Null: A higher average team height will result in a lower amount of team wins.  Alternative: A higher average team height will result in a greater number of team wins.

Hypothesis Question #5  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?  Null: A higher active fan base will result in a greater number of team wins.  Alternative: A higher active fan base will result in a lower number of team wins.