MATLAB For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Go from total MATLAB newbie to plotting graphs and solving equations in a flash! MATLAB is one of the most powerful and commonly used tools in the STEM field. But did you know it doesn’t take an advanced degree or a ton of computer experience to learn it? MATLAB For Dummies is the roadmap you’ve been looking for to simplify and explain this feature-filled tool. This handy reference walks you through every step of the way as you learn the MATLAB language and environment inside-and-out. Starting with straightforward basics before moving on to more advanced material like Live Functions and Live Scripts, this easy-to-read guide shows you how to make your way around MATLAB with screenshots and newly updated procedures. It includes: A comprehensive introduction to installing MATLAB, using its interface, and creating and saving your first file Fully updated to include the 2020 and 2021 updates to MATLAB, with all-new screenshots and up-to-date procedures Enhanced debugging procedures and use of the Symbolic Math Toolbox Brand new instruction on working with Live Scripts and Live Functions, designing classes, creating apps, and building projects Intuitive walkthroughs for MATLAB’s advanced features, including importing and exporting data and publishing your work Perfect for STEM students and new professionals ready to master one of the most powerful tools in the fields of engineering, mathematics, and computing, MATLAB For Dummies is the simplest way to go from complete newbie to power user faster than you would have thought possible. **Go from total MATLAB newbie to plotting graphs and solving equations in a flash!** MATLAB is one of the most powerful and commonly used tools in the STEM field. But did you know it doesn’t take an advanced degree or a ton of computer experience to learn it? __MATLAB For Dummies__ is the roadmap you’ve been looking for to simplify and explain this feature-filled tool. This handy reference walks you through every step of the way as you learn the MATLAB language and environment inside-and-out. Starting with straightforward basics before moving on to more advanced material like Live Functions and Live Scripts, this easy-to-read guide shows you how to make your way around MATLAB with screenshots and newly updated procedures. It includes: * A comprehensive introduction to installing MATLAB, using its interface, and creating and saving your first file * Fully updated to include the 2020 and 2021 updates to MATLAB, with all-new screenshots and up-to-date procedures * Enhanced debugging procedures and use of the Symbolic Math Toolbox * Brand new instruction on working with Live Scripts and Live Functions, designing classes, creating apps, and building projects * Intuitive walkthroughs for MATLAB’s advanced features, including importing and exporting data and publishing your work Plot graphs, solve equations, and write code in a flash! If you work in a STEM field, chances are you'll be using MATLAB on a daily basis. MATLAB is a popular and powerful computational tool and this book provides everything you need to start manipulating and plotting your data. MATLAB has rapidly become the premier data tool, and MATLAB For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals. MATLAB For Dummies guides you through this complex computational language from installation to visualization to automation. Learn MATLAB's language fundamentals including syntax, operators, and data types Understand how to use the most important window in MATLAB - the Command Window Get the basics of linear algebra to get up and running with vectors, matrices, and hyperspace Automate your work with programming scripts and functions Plot graphs in 2D and 3D to visualize your data Includes a handy guide for MATLAB's functions and plotting routines MATLAB is an essential part of the analysis arsenal and MATLAB For Dummies provides clear, thorough guidance to get the most out of your data. "Dive right in -- find out the basics of MATLAB, important knowledge on how to use it, and how to interact with this popular tool. Manipulate data -- get into the meat and potatoes of MATLAB by working with vectors, matrices, and higher dimensions. Get streamlined -- automate your work with scripts, expand on MATLAB s built-in functions, and dive into conditional statements. The sum of its parts -- discover the practical parts of MATLAB, including details on saving, importing, exporting, printing, and publishing. MATLAB applications -- explore the specific MATLAB applications, solve equations and find roots, and get into linear algebra, calculus, and more. Displaying the results -- use MATLAB s extensive collection of plots to see the results of your computations and present them in reports that communicate your ideas to others"--Back cover "This handy reference walks you through every step of the way as you learn the MATLAB language and environment inside-and-out. Starting with straightforward basics before moving on to more advanced material like Live Functions and Live Scripts, this easy-to-read guide shows you how to make your way around MATLAB with screenshots and newly updated procedures."--Amazon.com