MATLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving by Dorothy C. Attaway is a study book that focuses on programming and problem solving with MATLAB. The book is intended for anyone looking for a clear and practical introduction to programming and problem solving, without prior programming knowledge. It covers fundamental principles such as variables, assignments, selection, and loops, complemented by MATLAB’s powerful functionality.
The sixth edition has been updated to reflect the capabilities of MATLAB R2021a and introduces machine learning concepts and the Machine Learning Toolbox. In addition, new chapters on data formats and data scrubbing have been added.
Product information
- Author: Dorothy C. Attaway, Ph.D.
- Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Inc
- Publication date: 2022-10-03
- Number of pages: 592
- ISBN: 9780323917506
- Subject: Programming and scripting languages: general
- BISAC: COMPUTERS / Languages / General
About the author
Stormy Attaway is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University. With more than thirty years of experience coordinating and teaching programming courses, she is a respected instructor and winner of Boston University’s highest teaching award, the Metcalf Cup and Prize.

