Tag: For the nerds
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WeatherFit: A City Recommendation Algorithm
Introduction WeatherFit is an algorithm that recommends U.S. cities based on an individual’s ideal weather conditions. Users input their preferences for various weather variables, including ideal values, acceptable ranges, and importance levels. The algorithm evaluates 300 cities across all 12 months, providing detailed rankings by city, state, and month. The motivation for creating WeatherFit came… Read more
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Rematch Win Expectancy (RWE): A Predictive Metric for Football Teams
Originally written in 2021. There may be some outdated information. Abstract: Rematch Win Expectancy (RWE) is a predictive metric, estimating the probability that Team X would defeat Team Y in a rematch based on the sustainable aspects of their original football game. RWE draws inspiration from Bill Connelly’s “Postgame Win Expectancy” but seeks to shift… Read more