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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Uncertainty of Outcome"”.
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Investigating a causal model of anxiety in sport
… the Martens, Vealey, and Burton (1990) model of competitive anxiety. In experiment one, perceived uncertainty of outcome, one of three hypothesised causes of state anxiety (A-state), was manipulated by assigning 72 golfers to either a low uncertainty group (LU), composed of unequal ability …
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An investigation of the determinants of demand for UEFA qualifiers from 2012 to 2017
This research investigates the determinants of demand for UEFA international football qualifiers from 2012 to 2017, inclusive. Previous research suggests competitive balance, economic factors, quality of viewing, and scheduling are important factors in increasing domestic football attendance. To …
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The economic and financial effects of the introduction of Super League in Rugby League.
<p>The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of a unique experiment by the Rugby Football League, to apply the American professional team sports model to its game, making it the first British sport ever to attempt this. It investigates the economic, financial and social changes, which …
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The dynamic competitive balance ratio as a new method of understanding competitive balance and fan attendance
The theoretical premise of this research can be traced back to seminal studies of economist’s Simon Rottenberg (1956) and Walter Neale (1964), who both noted the importance of uncertainty of outcome in attracting spectators to live sporting events. In examining the economics of sport leagues, both …
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Regulating competitive balance in sport
Sport is an integral part of popular culture, capturing the hearts and minds of millions of people from every section of society 1. Maintaining competitive balance in sport is essential in preserving its long term survival. A higher uncertainty of outcome in contests is likely to result in greater …
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The many dimensions of competitive balance and the attendance of major league baseball
This research proposed a set of measures of Competitive Balance which aims to address three dimensions of Competitive Balance: Closeness, Dominance and Consistency. Longitudinal MLB data is used for empirical evaluation purpose. The matched pair of teams is used as the basic research object in this …
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Seemingly Unrelated Research in Economics
… my co-authors and I1 estimate the effect of current affective states on reported satisfaction with life. The satisfaction with life scale is a well-established measure of thriving and its use for both research and behavioral interventions requires understanding how external factors …
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Rational design, characterization and in vivo studies of antibody mimics against HER2
… and differentiation. Overexpression of HER2 is found in various cancers including breast, ovarian, gastric, colon, and non-small-cell lung cancers, which makes it an attractive target for cancer therapy. Specific antibodies, peptides and small molecules are developed by scientists to …