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Is there such a thing as home court advantage?

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in General Factchecking by Newbie (430 points)
Many stadiums and venues boast of their fans and the edge they provide. For Texas A&M their football stadium of over 100,000 fans is known as the 12th man. Some saying it legitimately feels like there is a 12th man on the field. Certainly there is something to be said for booing and distractions during basketball free throws or crowd noise in a football stadium making it hard for coaches to communicate with their players. Are there any undeniable statistics to back this up?
https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/home-field-advantage-facts-and-fiction

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by Newbie (330 points)
The Chicago Booth is known for being a credible and reliable source, which helps me believe that this claim is true. Nathan Ping, the author of this article, brings in experts Professor Tobias J. Moskowitz and L. Jon Wertheim to show statistics on the probability of teams winning when they play at home. The statistics provided in this article and the direct information shown gives the reader a clear answer to the claim and shows that this is a trustworthy article.
by Apprentice (1.0k points)
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Good response! I think providing a second source would help reinforce the claim and also your support of the claim!
by Novice (780 points)
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https://www.deseret.com/sports/2023/10/6/23787371/is-home-court-advantage-real/

In addition to the statistics provided in the original claim, this article interviewed college athletes for both volleyball and basketball. Their answers shared sentiments that home court advantage for the opposing team can be amplified by the size of the stadium, as well as the presence and placement of a band to disturb the players.
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by Newbie (320 points)
Home-field advantage is backed by data, though the reasons vary. Studies show that the effect of a supportive crowd can boost home teams' performance, partly by creating noise that makes it harder visiting teams’ to communicate and concentrate. Also, data i saw suggest referee bias may unintentionally favor home teams, with calls more often benefitting them in high-stakes moments.
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