4.4 - Input to a script file
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What command is used to prompt for user input in a MATLAB script?
💡 Hint: Think about the function that allows users to type responses.
How can you define a variable directly in a script?
💡 Hint: Variables are assigned values using the equality sign.
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What does the input command do in MATLAB?
💡 Hint: Think about its interaction with the user.
True or False: It is not possible to take user input within a MATLAB script.
💡 Hint: Recall the methods of value assignment we've discussed.
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Write a MATLAB script that continues to ask for user input until a negative number is entered. It should calculate the sum and average of all entered numbers.
💡 Hint: Consider using a while loop for indefinite asking.
Develop a script which collects scores from users, checks for valid input, and then generates a report with more than just the average – include max and min scores as well.
💡 Hint: Don’t forget to handle non-numeric inputs gracefully.
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