Applied Decision Method

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Main Variables: sum of free throws attempted, sum of free throws made, average free throw percentage.

Control variables: height, number of players per height category

Value Ranges: heights: 5-9, 5-11, 6-0, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-7, 6-8, 6-9, 6-10, 6-11, 7-0, 7-1, 7-2

Data Source: http://stats.nba.com/

Research question: In the NBA, can height predict free throw shooting ability?