Moneyball

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What is the role of a scout in Major League Baseball?

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A scout finds good ball players for their team.

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What was Billy Beane instructed to do by the Athletics' team owner?

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Find replacements for the money the team already has.

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Which team won the World Series using the Moneyball philosophy?

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Boston Red Sox.

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What is the purpose of the formula used in Moneyball?

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Projecting wins.

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Which subject did Pete study in college?

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Economics.

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What is Moneyball?

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A strategy that uses data analytics to assemble a competitive baseball team on a limited budget.

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What statistical analysis is commonly used in Moneyball?

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Sabermetrics.

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Who is the author of the book 'Moneyball'?

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Michael Lewis.

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What is the significance of on-base percentage (OBP) in Moneyball?

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It measures how frequently a batter reaches base, which is crucial for scoring runs.

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What does the term 'sabermetrics' refer to?

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The empirical analysis of baseball statistics.