What is bracketology in the context of March Madness?

March Madness

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Cody Wallace
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Bracketology is the analysis and prediction of NCAA basketball tournament brackets.
Bracketology is the process of physically constructing brackets for the tournament.
Bracketology is the study of different types of brackets used in basketball.
Bracketology is the term used to describe the final game of the tournament.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can you name a famous Cinderella team in NCAA Tournament history?
2011 VCU Rams
2019 Duke Blue Devils
2018 UMBC Retrievers
2006 George Mason Patriots
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Selection Sunday and why is it important?
Selection Sunday is a horse racing event
Selection Sunday is the day when the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee reveals which teams will be competing in the NCAA tournament. It is important because it marks the official start of March Madness and generates excitement among fans, teams, and players.
Selection Sunday is a day to celebrate the end of winter
Selection Sunday is a holiday for shopping discounts
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which game is often referred to as the 'Biggest Upset' in NCAA Tournament history?
2017 UMBC vs. Virginia game
2018 UMBC vs. Virginia game
1966 Texas Western vs. Kentucky
2019 UMBC vs. Virginia game
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many teams participate in the NCAA Tournament?
72
68
75
64
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of a 16-seed defeating a 1-seed in the tournament?
It is a sign of a rigged competition.
It is a historic upset.
It has no impact on the tournament.
It is a common occurrence in the tournament.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'First Four' in the NCAA Tournament?
A seeding process for the top four teams in the tournament
Play-in games to determine the final four teams to enter the main 64-team bracket.
A championship game between the top two teams in the tournament
A round where the first four teams are eliminated from the tournament
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