MATLAB For Dummies

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.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started With MATLAB 7 Chapter 1: Introducing MATLAB and Its Many Uses 9 Chapter 2: Starting Your Copy of MATLAB 21 Chapter 3: Interacting with MATLAB 41 Chapter 4: Starting, Storing, and Saving MATLAB Files 61 Part 2: Manipulating and Plotting Data in MATLAB 81 Chapter 5: Embracing Vectors, Matrices, and Higher Dimensions 83 Chapter 6: Understanding Plotting Basics 121 Chapter 7: Using Advanced Plotting Features 139 Part 3: Streamlining MATLAB 163 Chapter 8: Automating Your Work 165 Chapter 9: Expanding MATLAB’s Power with Functions 185 Chapter 10: Adding Structure to Your Scripts 207 Chapter 11: Working with Live Scripts 229 Chapter 12: Working with Live Functions 245 Chapter 13: Designing and Using Classes 263 Chapter 14: Creating MATLAB Apps 281 Chapter 15: Building Projects 301 Part 4: Employing Advanced MATLAB Techniques 315 Chapter 16: Importing and Exporting Data 317 Chapter 17: Printing and Publishing Your Work 335 Chapter 18: Recovering from Mistakes 357 Part 5: Specific MATLAB Applications 379 Chapter 19: Solving Equations and Finding Roots 381 Chapter 20: Performing Analysis 405 Part 6: The Part of Tens 419 Chapter 21: The Top Ten Uses of MATLAB 421 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Make a Living Using MATLAB 429 Appendix A: MATLAB Functions 437 Appendix B: MATLAB’s Plotting Routines 447 Index 453