Netball Dominance Matrix

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Dominance matrix is one type of matrix than is use to help mathematically rank sporting teams. By tabulation teams results into a dominance matrix can produce a column matrix, which can clearly defines and shows the rank of each competitor.

The reason for studying dominance matrices is to empower with the tools to predict with some certainly what will happen in given scenarios.

This investigation will explore an activity that to allow novice mathematicians to take on a modeling role. To create a model from data, refine the model based on new data, and finally evaluate the strength and weaknesses of the model.

Netball is the most popular team sport for women in Australia and New Zealand in terms of player participation, with the sport having

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