Practice Getting help - 1.4.11 | 1. Tutorial lessons | IT Workshop (Sci Lab/MATLAB)
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Question 1

Easy

What command would you use to find help about the function 'sqrt'?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which command is used to get information on specific functions.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the difference between help and lookfor commands.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what each command searches for in the documentation.

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Question 1

What is the command used to get information about the function 'plot'?

  • >> lookfor plot
  • >> help plot
  • >> plot help

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what you would type to get detailed help.

Question 2

The 'lookfor' command helps find functions based on what?

  • Exact function names
  • Keywords in function descriptions
  • Function usage examples

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you would search for functions if you don’t know the exact name.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You encounter an error stating an unknown function while coding. Describe the steps to troubleshoot this using MATLAB's help features.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about both the direct search and keyword search approaches.

Question 2

You wish to find functions related to matrix inversion but are unsure of their names. Draft the exact command you would use.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, lookfor helps you connect the dots when you lack specific function names.

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