MATLAB Blues

<p><em>MATLAB Blues</em> is an accessible comprehensive introduction to the MATLAB computer programming language—a powerful and increasingly popular tool for students and researchers. Rosenbaum identifies many of the common mistakes and pitfalls associated with using MATLAB and shows users how they can learn from these mistakes to be better happier programmers. </p><p>Each chapter systematically addresses one of the basic principles of the programming language like matrices calculations contingencies plotting input-output and graphics and then identifies areas that are problematic as well as potential errors that can occur. This not only provides the reader with the fundamental scales and chords that a MATLAB programmer needs to know but also with a series of examples and explanations of how to avoid and remedy common mistakes. </p><p>Accompanied by an array of sample code that can be used and manipulated in conjunction with the textbook this book is a practical insightful introduction to MATLAB which provides motivation and encouragement to those with little or no background in programming as well as to those with more advanced concerns. It is an invaluable resource for researchers and students undertaking courses in research methods statistics and programming.</p>