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Direct linkReed, Derek D.; Critchfield, Thomas S.; Martens, Brian K. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2006
A mathematical model of operant choice, the generalized matching law was used to analyze play-calling data from the 2004 National Football League season. In all analyses, the relative ratio of passing to rushing plays was examined as a function of the relative ratio of reinforcement, defined as yards gained, from passing versus rushing. Different…
Descriptors: Team Sports, Mathematical Models, Play, Operant Conditioning
