Originally Posted by
Dave Head
Hi Peregrine Stoop
For example, given:
total return yards = KO return yards + punt return yards + interception return yards
total return yards is not independent
KO return yards is independent
punt return yards is independent
interception return yards is independent
Since there are 2 teams, that's 6 independent variables right there.
Technically, stats regarding field goals are individual stats, but I classify them as team stats. So, I would include stats such as field goal yardage to the list.