A Monte Carlo assessment of suspense in sports and games
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This paper analyses how the scoring systems actually and potentially used in a variety of sports and games affect the suspense they can generate. The experimental method relies on several Monte Carlo simulations applied on a comparative basis to basketball, table tennis and tennis. Results show that simple systems such as basketball scoring tend to generate limited uncertainty whereas stratified systems such as tennis scoring favour a higher level of unpredictability, hence suspense.
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Gestion et management
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Dion_Revue_Jeunes_Chercheurs_en_Management_du_Sport_2009_PP.pdf (164.7 Ko)
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