
MATLAB vs R: A Comparative Quiz

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Computers
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10th - 12th Grade
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Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason the speaker decided to explore R as an alternative to MATLAB?
R is more user-friendly than MATLAB.
R is free and similar to MATLAB.
R is faster than MATLAB.
R has better graphical capabilities.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What challenge is mentioned when loading data that includes both numbers and letters in MATLAB?
MATLAB cannot handle large datasets.
MATLAB requires data to be in a specific format.
MATLAB struggles with mixed data types.
MATLAB does not support importing data.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In R, how do you access the first five numbers in a specific column?
Use parentheses.
Use square brackets.
Use angle brackets.
Use curly braces.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the equivalent of MATLAB's 'find' function in R?
match
search
which
locate
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the loop syntax in R differ from MATLAB?
R uses square brackets for loops.
R uses different increment operators.
R requires curly braces for loops.
R does not support loops.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it beneficial to predefine variables in MATLAB loops?
It simplifies the code.
It speeds up the loop execution.
It reduces memory usage.
It prevents errors.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if you don't use a semicolon at the end of a line in MATLAB?
The code will not run.
The output will be printed every time.
The output will be hidden.
The code will run faster.
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