Hands-on Matrix Algebra Using R: Active And Motivated Learning With Applications
Active and Motivated Learning with Applications
Published on 6. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
348 pages
978-981-4313-69-8 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first book of its kind which teaches matrix algebra, allowing the student to learn the material by actually working with matrix objects in modern computer environment of R. Instead of a calculator, R is a vastly more powerful free software and graphics system.The book provides a comprehensive overview of matrix theory without being bogged down in proofs or tedium. The reader can check each matrix result with numerical examples of exactly what they mean and understand their implications. The book does not shy away from advanced topics, especially the ones with practical applications.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Singapore
Singapore
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduates, high school teachers, researchers in mathematics, statistics and economics.
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
508 gr
ISBN-13
978-981-4313-69-8 (9789814313698)
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Hrishikesh D. Vinod
Hands-on Matrix Algebra Using R: Active And Motivated Learning With Applications
Active and Motivated Learning with Applications
Book
04/2011
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
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Content
R Preliminaries; Elementary Geometry and Algebra Using R; Vector Spaces; Matrix Basics and R Software; Determinant and Singularity; The Rank and Trace of a Matrix; Matrix Inverse and Solution of Linear Equations.