Use of multivariate statistics to analyze performance in Futsal competitions: a systematic review
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Futsal, multivariate statistics, performance analysis, systematic reviewAbstract
Introduction: Statistical analysis in sports has evolved toward multivariate techniques (MV) to explore complex relationships between variables and improve the understanding of performance. In futsal, although studies on physical and tactical aspects exist, the use of MV and the quality of such studies have not been analyzed. This study proposes a systematic review to identify and evaluate the use of MV in futsal competitions, offering improvements for performance analysis.Objective: The objective of this study was to collect, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate scientific literature that uses multivariate statistics in the analysis of futsal competitions.Methodology: A search strategy was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, using the Cochrane Consumers and Communication Review Group data extraction protocol and specific guidelines for reviews in Sports Science. A total of 27 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis.
Results: The results of this qualitative synthesis were organized into a) substantive aspects, b) methodological aspects, and c) study quality. The most significant findings showed that 55.6% of the studies analyzed technical-tactical aspects, 33.3% physical aspects, and 11.1% psychological aspects. Additionally, 14.8% were published in SJR-indexed journals and 85.2% in JCR-indexed journals, of which 74.1% were in Q1 and Q2 quartile journals.
Discussion: The discussion highlighted advances and limitations in the use of multivariate statistics in futsal, emphasizing the need for greater rigor and methodological standardization to optimize future studies on sports performance.
Conclusions: This review identified the use of multivariate methods in the analysis of futsal competitions and compared them with the available scientific information and recommendations. Thus, this review offered points for improvement in the use of multivariate statistics for performance analysis in sports.
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