While the highest number of stolen bases is 27 (Jarrod Dyson) in the American League, the National League is speeding along with 45 (Billy Hamilton). With the gap of 18 bases between the two, you may think that the National League is superior to the American, but the only way that can be proved or disproved is by using statistics, like means. If you compare the means of 10 of the top runners in each league, it will involve a test statistic and the test simulations that will see if the test statistic is significant or not. Test Statistic: 2.1 NL Mean: 23.9 AL Mean: 21.8 Chance of getting this difference: 51% What that means: No greater ability in National League to steal bases. *Chances were determined in 200 trials. Test Statistic: 3 AL Median: 21.5 NL Median: 18.5 Chance of getting this difference: 46% What that means: No greater ability in National League to steal bases. *Chances were determined in 100 trials. Everything is the same with 10 players, but if we add more, then we may see different results. Future project, anyone? You may see this again, so stay tuned!
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