MATLAB Terms and Definitions, Quizzes of Database Programming

Download MATLAB Terms and Definitions and more Quizzes Database Programming in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 array DEFINITION 1 a type of matrix that varies by in the number of columns and rows (m*n or n*m) TERM 2 assignment DEFINITION 2 a type of operator that is a single equal sign which causes the result of calculations to be stored in a computer memory location. also significally different from equality. TERM 3 command history DEFINITION 3 records the commands issued in the command window and when the command window is cleared using the clc function or exiting MATLAB, the history retains a list of commands used. can be cleared using the edit menu TERM 4 current directory DEFINITION 4 has a window that lists all the files in a computer folder used by MATLAB to access files or save information can be changed using the drop down list located next to the directory listing. TERM 5 edit window DEFINITION 5 File--> New--> M-file (script) creates a new M-files, allows you to type and save a series of commands without executing them, can also be accessed by typing edit at the command prompt TERM 6 graphics window DEFINITION 6 launches automatically when you request a graph TERM 7 M-file DEFINITION 7 used to save a command sequence and is created in the editing window TERM 8 matrix DEFINITION 8 basic data type used in MATLAB TERM 9 operator DEFINITION 9 symbols used to deal with matrices that follow the order of operation TERM 10 prompt DEFINITION 10 signifies that MATLAB is ready to accept a command