Practice Rank Deficiency and Least Squares Approximation - 25.15 | 25. Solutions of Linear Systems: Existence, Uniqueness, General Form | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Rank Deficiency and Least Squares Approximation

25.15 - Rank Deficiency and Least Squares Approximation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What defines an overdetermined system?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between equations and variables.

Question 2 Easy

What is the aim of the least squares approximation?

💡 Hint: Focus on how it relates to finding best-fit solutions.

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Question 1

What is an overdetermined system?

A system with fewer equations than unknowns
A system with more equations than unknowns
A system that has no solutions

💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between equations and variables.

Question 2

True or False: The least squares method always finds an exact solution for all systems.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of overdetermined systems.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a specific overdetermined system with matrix A and vector b, derive the least squares solution using the normal equations method.

💡 Hint: Ensure to compute \\(A^T\\) and \\(b\\) correctly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of using the pseudo-inverse in real-world applications, focusing on data reliability and interpretation.

💡 Hint: Consider the context of sensor networks and data analysis.

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