Chapter 16, Problem 1CP

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) maintains data on performance for members of the LPGA Tour. Scoring average is generally considered the most important statistic in terms of a player’s success. To investigate the relationship between scoring average and variables such as driving distance, driving accuracy, greens in regulation, sand saves, and average putts per round, year-end performance data for 140 players on the LPGA Tour for 2012 are contained in the DATAfile named LPGATour2012 (LPGA website, May 2013). Each row of the data set corresponds to a LPGA Tour player. Descriptions for the variables in the data set follow.

Managerial Report

Suppose that you have been hired by the commissioner of the LPGA to analyze the data for a presentation to be made at the annual LPGA Tour meeting. The commissioner has asked whether it would be possible to use these data to determine the performance measures that are the best predictors of a player’s average score. Use the methods presented in this and previous chapters to analyze the data. Prepare a report that summarizes your analysis, including key statistical results, conclusions, and recommendations.