Introduction to Linear Algebra

Taylor & Francis

A book on linear algebra which deals only with those aspects of the subject applicable in the social sciences. It provides an understanding of linear algebra for those who wish to use it as a tool in the design, execution, and interpretation of research. It illustrates some of the applications of linear analysis. > This is the first book on linear algebra written specifically for social scientists. It deals only with those aspects of the subject applicable in the social sciences and provides a thorough understanding of linear algebra for those who wish to use it as a tool in the design, execution, and interpretation of research. Linear mathematical models play an important role in all of the social sciences. This book provides a step-by-step introduction to those parts of linear algebra which are useful in such model building. It illustrates some of the applications of linear analysis and helps the reader learn how to convert his formulation of a social science problem into algebrs