Hi, will we need to write Matlab on the exam or just need to understand code that’s given?
Thanks in advance.
Matlab, in the strict sense of writing code, is not needed.
The particular syntax of Matlab is not important either.
Some understanding of Matlab code (basic functions) is needed though, so that when you see some statements you understand which methods are being used and what output you expect.
Similarly, there may be high-level code required, but in loose syntax.
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Another question that is often asked is how many formulae you need to remember.
You should be able to recall how to apply methods such as bisection, Newton’s, secant, as well as write down low-degree Lagrange interpolating polynomials, fill in NDD tables, etc, know the three basic norm (one-, two-, inf-) definitions for vectors and matrices, condition number, know some terminology regarding matrices, etc.
For the more complicated formulae, such as polynomial interpolation error formula, or inequalities regarding relative error when solving linear systems, I will give those, but you have to understand the notation and how to use the relations.
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