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Originally Posted by Mike F
You often cite "advanced stats" to support the argument that the Flames this year are playing better than their results indicate. However, as I posted earlier, " the strongest correlation to winning is goals for (0.853), goals against (-0.817). . . ." |
This is an improper use of statistics. Of course the Flames' goal differential is pretty much in line with their actual results, as you would expect. This says absolutely nothing about whether their actual results are in line with the results that could reasonably be expected on other grounds. You dismiss the question outright by giving an answer to a completely different question.