Practice File-Based Communication - 12.5.1 | 12. Integrating SciLab/MATLAB with Python for Scientific Computing | IT Workshop (Sci Lab/MATLAB)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What file format does MATLAB primarily use for data exchange?

💡 Hint: Think of MATLAB's native format for saving workspace variables.

Question 2

Easy

Name two functions in Python that handle .mat files.

💡 Hint: These functions are part of SciPy.

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Question 1

What is the primary file format used by MATLAB to share data?

  • .txt
  • .mat
  • .csv

💡 Hint: Remember the specific name of the MATLAB data file.

Question 2

True or False: SciLab cannot share data through .csv files.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about standard file formats acceptable across platforms.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write a Python function that takes a NumPy array and saves it as a .mat file, then reads it back and returns the data.

💡 Hint: Focus on writing a complete function with input and output.

Question 2

Analyze the potential issues when exchanging data with file formats across both MATLAB and SciLab. How can these be mitigated?

💡 Hint: Consider common data types and memory allocation differences.

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