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By: James W

The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether statistics are an accurate prediction of an NFL teams regular season success. To carry out this experiment a Qbasic computer database was made and statistical information about 30 NFL teams. Giving computer basic commands such as plus, minus, greater than, and less than did this. Then, downloading the statistics into a database by first dowloading it into a folder independent from the database. Then copying the data into it. The Matrix function of the program accurately predicted the success of all 30 NFL teams.
After completing this experiment, it was found that statistics
are an accurate measure of an NFL team's regular season success.
21 of 30 teams fell within two or fewer slots. This was due to
the accuracy of the allocation system devised by Yahoo Fantasy
Football. There could have been errors in the program such as
downloading errors or programming errors. Coaches can use this
information when drafting players. Instead of looking for intangibles
they can go straight to the statistics. This experiment can be
easily repeated by using the database for another year, or a different
sport.