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Ordinal versus nominal regression models and the problem of correctly predicting draws in soccer Cover

Ordinal versus nominal regression models and the problem of correctly predicting draws in soccer

By: L. M. Hvattum  
Open Access
|Jul 2017

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Language: English
Page range: 50 - 64
Published on: Jul 22, 2017
Published by: International Association of Computer Science in Sport
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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