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MATLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving, 6th edition

Stormy Attaway, Boston University Butterworth-Heinemann , 2022 ISBN: 9780323917506; Language: English

MATLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving , guides the reader through both programming and built-in functions to easily exploit the  MATLAB  extensive capabilities for tackling engineering and scientific problems. Assuming no knowledge of programming, this book starts with programming concepts, such as variables, assignments, and selection statements, moves on to loops, and then solves problems using both the programming concept and the power of MATLAB. The sixth edition has been updated to reflect the functionality of the current version of MATLAB (R2021a), including the introduction of machine learning concepts and the Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox , and new sections on data formats and data scrubbing.

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Assuming no knowledge of programming, this book presents both programming concepts and MATLAB’s built-in functions, providing a perfect platform for exploiting MATLAB’s extensive capabilities for tackling engineering problems. It starts with programming concepts such as variables, assignments, input/output, and selection statements, moves onto loops and then solves problems using both the ‘programming concept’ and the ‘power of MATLAB’ side-by-side. In-depth coverage is given to input/output, a topic that is fundamental to many engineering applications.

Ancillaries available with the text:

• Instructor solution manual (available Aug. 1st)
• electronic images from the text (available Aug 16th)
• m-files (available Aug 1st)

* Presents programming concepts and MATLAB built-in functions side-by-side, giving students the ability to program efficiently and exploit the power of MATLAB to solve problems. * In depth coverage of file input/output, a topic essential for many engineering applications * Systematic, step-by-step approach, building on concepts throughout the book, facilitating easier learning * Sections on ‘common pitfalls’ and ‘programming guidelines’ direct students towards best practice

* New to this edition:

• More engineering applications help the reader learn Matlab in the context of solving technical problems
• New and revised end of chapter problems
• Stronger coverage of loops and vectorizing in a new chapter, chapter 5
• Updated to reflect current features and functions of the current release of Matlab

Table of contents

• Cover Image
• Instructions for Online Access
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgments
• 1.1 Getting into MATLAB
• 1.2 The MATLAB Desktop Environment
• 1.3 Variables and Assignment Statements
• 1.4 Expressions
• 1.5 Characters and Encoding
• 1.6 Vectors and Matrices
• 2.1 Algorithms
• 2.2 Matlab scripts
• 2.3 Input and Output
• 2.4 Scripts with Input and Output
• 2.5 Scripts to Produce and Customize Simple Plots
• 2.6 Introduction to File Input/Output (Load and Save)
• 2.7 User-Defined Functions That Return a Single Value
• 3.1 Relational Expressions
• 3.2 The if Statement
• 3.3 The If-else Statement
• 3.4 Nested if-Else Statements
• 3.5 The switch statement
• 3.6 The menu function
• 3.7 The “is” functions in MATLAB
• 4.1 The for loop
• 4.2 Nested For Loops
• 4.3 While Loops
• 5.1 Loops with Vectors and Matrices
• 5.2 Operations on Vectors and Matrices
• 5.3 Vectors and Matrices as Function Arguments
• 5.4 Logical Vectors
• 5.5 Vectorizing Code
• 6.1 More Types of User-Defined Functions
• 6.2 MATLAB Program Organization
• 6.3 Application: Menu-Driven Modular Program
• 6.4 Variable Scope
• 6.5 Debugging Techniques
• 7.1 Creating String Variables
• 7.2 Operations on Strings
• 7.3 The “is” functions for strings
• 7.4 Converting Between String and Number Types
• 8.1 Cell Arrays
• 8.2 Structures
• 9.1 Lower-level File I/O Functions
• 9.2 Writing and reading spreadsheet files
• 9.3 Using MAT-files for Variables
• 10.1 Anonymous Functions
• 10.2 Uses of Function Handles
• 10.3 Variable Numbers of Arguments
• 10.4 Nested Functions
• 10.5 Recursive Functions
• 11.1 Plot Functions
• 11.2 Animation
• 11.3 Three-Dimensional Plots
• 11.4 Customizing Plots
• 11.5 Handle Graphics and Plot Properties
• 11.6 Plot Applications
• 12.1 Matrix Definitions
• 12.2 Matrix Solutions to Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations
• 13.1 Statistical Functions
• 13.2 Set Operations
• 13.3 Sorting
• 13.4 Index Vectors
• 13.5 Searching
• 14.1 Sound Files
• 14.2 Image Processing
• 14.3 Introduction to Graphical User Interfaces
• 15.1 Fitting Curves to Data
• 15.2 Complex Numbers
• 15.3 Symbolic Mathematics
• 15.4 Calculus: Integration and Differentiation

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• Title: Matlab: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving, 2nd Edition
• Release date: August 2011
• Publisher(s): Butterworth-Heinemann
• ISBN: 9780123850829

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MATLAB and Simulink Based Books

MATLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving, 6th edition

Stormy Attaway, Boston University Butterworth-Heinemann , 2022 ISBN: 9780323917506; Language: English

MATLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving , guides the reader through both programming and built-in functions to easily exploit the  MATLAB  extensive capabilities for tackling engineering and scientific problems. Assuming no knowledge of programming, this book starts with programming concepts, such as variables, assignments, and selection statements, moves on to loops, and then solves problems using both the programming concept and the power of MATLAB. The sixth edition has been updated to reflect the functionality of the current version of MATLAB (R2021a), including the introduction of machine learning concepts and the Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox , and new sections on data formats and data scrubbing.

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MATLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving, Second Edition, is the only book that gives a full introduction to programming in MATLAB combined with an explanation of MATLAB’s powerful functions, enabling engineers to fully exploit the software’s power to solve engineering problems. The text aims to provide readers with the knowledge of the fundamentals of programming concepts and the skills and techniques needed for basic problem solving using MATLAB as the vehicle.

The book presents programming concepts such as variables, assignments, input/output, and selection statements as well as MATLAB built-in functions side-by-side, giving students the ability to program efficiently and exploit the power of MATLAB to solve problems. In-depth coverage is given to input/output, a topic that is fundamental to many engineering applications. A systematic, step-by-step approach that builds on concepts is used throughout the book, facilitating easier learning. There are also sections on ‘common pitfalls’ and ‘programming guidelines’ that direct students towards best practice.

This book will be an invaluable resource for engineers, engineering novices, and students learning to program and model in MATLAB.

• Presents programming concepts and MATLAB built-in functions side-by-side, giving students the ability to program efficiently and exploit the power of MATLAB to solve problems
• In depth coverage of file input/output, a topic essential for many engineering applications
• Systematic, step-by-step approach, building on concepts throughout the book, facilitating easier learning
• Sections on ‘common pitfalls’ and ‘programming guidelines’ direct students towards best practice

New to this edition:

• More engineering applications help the reader learn Matlab in the context of solving technical problems
• New and revised end of chapter problems
• Stronger coverage of loops and vectorizing in a new chapter, chapter 5
• Updated to reflect current features and functions of the current release of Matlab
• ISBN-10 0123850819
• ISBN-13 978-0123850812
• Edition 2nd
• Publisher Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date August 11, 2011
• Language English
• Dimensions 7.75 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
• Print length 544 pages
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Editorial Reviews

"This book is an excellent way to learn quickly how to use MATLAB…The most significant changes in this edition include a new chapter on vectorized code and manipulating vectors, concepts used in image processing, modified and new end-of-chapter exercises, and the use of MATLAB version R2011a." --Electrical Insulation Magazine, January 2013

"This book is an excellent way to learn quickly how to use MATLAB…Anyone who wants to learn the basis of MATLAB quickly should own this book." --IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine

"In-depth coverage is given to input/output, a topic that is fundamental to many engineering applications. New to this edition are more engineering applications to help the reader learn MATLAB in the context of solving technical problems, new and revised end-of-chapter problems, stronger coverage of loops and vectorizing in a new chapter and updates to reflect current features and functions of the current release of MATLAB." --Lunar and Planetary Information

"Assuming no knowledge of programming, this book presents both programming concepts and MATLAB’s built-n functions, providing a perfect platform for exploiting its extensive capabilities for tackling engineering problems. The book starts with programming concepts such as variables, assignments, input/output, and selection statements, moves onto loops, and then solves problems using both the ‘programming concepts’ and the ‘power of MATLAB’ side by side. In-depth coverage is given to input/output, a topic that is fundamental to many engineering applications. New to this edition are more engineering applications to help the reader learn MATLAB in the context of solving technical problems, new and revised end-of-chapter problems, stronger coverage of loops and vectorizing in a new chapter, and updates to reflect current features and functions of the current release of MATLAB." --Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin, December 2011

"This is the perfect book for anyone wanted to acquire a secure understanding of MATLAB fundaments and master its language. Many engineers and scientists now use MATLAB and Simulink to solve real-world problems. With the help of this book, they will be able to exploit the full power of MATLAB much sooner than they would using the online manuals, and be able to solve real problems much more quickly." --IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Butterworth-Heinemann; 2nd edition (August 11, 2011)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0123850819
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0123850812
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.37 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
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