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Applied Network Science: Sports Networks
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:37
Abstract
We study applications of network science methods, this semester in the domain of sports.Topics are selected for diversity in sports, research questions, and techniques with applications such as passing networks, team rankings, or career trajectories.Student teams present results from the recent literature, possibly with replication, in a conference format.
Objective
Network science as a paradigm is entering domains from engineering to the humanities but application is tricky. By examples from recent research on sports analytics, students learn to appreciate that, and how, context matters. They will be able to assess the appropriateness of approaches for substantive research problems, and especially when and why quantitative approaches are or are not suitable.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS , DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Applied Network Science: Sports Networks
The seminar starts with a coordination meeting and ends with a full-day conference. In between, project groups meet with their individual tutors, and we offer multiple voluntary preparation meetings in academic literature and presentations. Students form groups of at most three to work on one of eight topics; participation is therefore limited to 24. If interest exceeds the capacity of the course, admission will be determined in a random draw.
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No time listed | 28 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)
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Doctorate Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )
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