Handicapping in squash. (17th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wagaman, John; Fletcher, Michael
• Is Part Of: Teaching statistics. Volume 40:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2017-11-17
• Subjects: Teaching statistics -- Handicap -- Probability of winning -- negative binomial probability distribution; Statistics -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Periodicals; Statistics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Periodicals; 373
• DOI: 10.1111/test.12146
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0141-982X

Abstract

Summary: This article considers how a handicapping system should be devised for squash. It looks at the American scoring system, and whether it is possible to have a fair system of handicapping. We consider 'fair' from a perspective of expected number of rallies won and probability of winning.