Statistics deals with collections of data organized in 1,2,3 or more dimensions. Matrix notation is the best way to compactly represent such data. This course provides the basics of vector and matrix algebra and operations necessary to understand multivariate statistical methods including the matrix inverse, generalized inverse and eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Dr. Robert LaBudde
Dr. Robert LaBudde is president and founder of Least Cost Formulations, Ltd., a mathematical software development company specializing in optimization and process control software for manufacturing companies. He has served on the faculties of the University of Wisconsin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Old Dominion University and North Carolina State University. Dr. LaBudde is currently Adjunct Professor of Statistics at Old Dominion University.