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Matrix Algebra: An Introduction

By Krishnan Namboodiri

Book information

Publisher
Inc, Sage Publications
Year
1984
ISBN
9780803920521, 0803920520
LCC
QA188 .N35 1984
Open Library ID
OL3189287M
Language
english
Format
CHM
Filesize
526 kB (538664 bytes)
Series
Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences
Pages
96\0
Topic
Mathematics Algebra
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

Matrix Algebra is a vital mathematical tool in the social sciences, and the techniques and vocabulary of the subject are essential for an understanding of advanced statistics -- yet many social scientists have only a rudimentary grasp of them.This volume serves as a complete introduction to matrix algebra, requiring no background knowledge beyond basic school algebra. Namboodiri's presentation is smooth and readable: it begins with the basic definitions and goes on to explain elementary manipulations and the concept of linear dependence. He then introduces the more difficult concept of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, supplying illustrations through fully-worked examples. Every chapter closes with a summary of the key concepts and definitions, useful to the beginner.

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