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All section and page numbers refer to sections from Lay, updated 2nd edition.

Due Monday 12/3 at 8am

Section 6.5: Least Squares Problems

• To read: Through Example 3
• Be sure to understand: The definition of a general least squares problem and the statement of Theorem 13.

E-mail Subject Line: Math 221 Your Name 11/30

Reading questions:

1. In your own words, what is the point of the section? (Don't just quote the text.)
2. Does every system Ax=b have a least squares solution? If it exists, is it unique? Explain.

Due Wednesday 12/5 at 8am

Section 6.6: Applications to Linear Models

• To read: Through Example 3
• Be sure to understand: Examples 1, 2, and 3

E-mail Subject Line: Math 221 Your Name 12/5

Reading questions:

1. In your own words, what is the point of this section? (As always, don't quote the text).
2. What is surprising about being able to use Linear Algebra to solve Example 2?

Due Friday 12/7 at 8am

Section 6.6 : Applications to Linear Models

• To read: Review through Example 3
• Be sure to understand: The ideas in more detail

Project 2 due. No Reading Questions

Due Monday 12/10 at 8am

The Big Picture

• To read: Review Section 6.6 again.
• Be sure to understand: The big picture, the point of the section, the connections between ideas.

E-mail Subject Line: Math 221 Your Name 12/10

Reading questions:

1. Briefly summarize Sectin 6.6.