R Shiny

The Correlation Between GDP and Olympics Success

To demonstrate our fluency with R and R Shiny our team decided to analyze the correlation between a nation's GDP and their success at the Olympics. By mapping that out, we came to the conclusion that higher GDP results in greater Olympics success. Countries that have a higher GDP tend to spend more money on the infrastructure of sports complexes, courts, recreational activities, etc. This results in athletes getting the best facilities, thus improving their overall performance. While it’s plausible to state that as GDP naturally increases over time and more medals are usually awarded with each new competition, there is far too much indication to support the idea that GDP and success at the Olympics are directly correlated. To explore the data through our easy-to-use app, please see the following link: https://ismailgomaa.shinyapps.io/Medals-vs-GDP/