Mathematical Methods for Social Scientists II (Math 196, Sec 49)

Spring 2006

I am the lecturer for this course. This page contains useful information and handouts. The text is Linear Functions and Matrix Theory by Jacob. The course will cover most, but not all, of Chapters 1 to 8. Please see the Course Document via the link below for more basic details.

David Rule

Homework

Homework is due during the lecture on the Friday after it is assigned. Remember to staple your homework together on the top left-hand corner and write your name on the front sheet. Neat homework makes happy graders, which leads to a better grade for you. :) I will post the homework at the bottom of this webpage.

Office Hours and Problem Session

I will hold office hours 2-3pm on Tuesday and 4:30-5:30pm on Thursday. I will also answer emailed questions. My office number is E16 and other contact details are on this link. There is a weekly problem session at 7pm on Wednesdays in E308

Feedback

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Course Material and Homework

I will make available here material given out in lectures and any other useful material I have.

• Course Document [pdf] [ps] [dvi]
  
• Handouts
  • Practice Mid-term 1 [pdf] [ps] [dvi]
  • Practice Mid-term 2 [pdf] [ps] [dvi]
  • Final Revision Sheet [pdf] [ps] [dvi]
  
  
• Homework Questions
  • Problem Set 1 (due 31st Mar)
    (i) Questions 1, 3, 5 and 6 from 1.3.
  • Problem Set 2 (due 7th April)
    (i) Questions 3 and 4 from 1.4, 2 from 2.1, 3 and 4 from 2.2, and 3, 6 and 8 from 2.3.
    (ii) Questions 2, 4, 6 and 8 from 3.1.
    (iii) Questions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 from 3.2.
  • Problem Set 3 (due 14th April)
    (i) Questions 1, 3, 4, 6, 10 and 11 from 3.3.
    (ii) Questions 12, 13, 15, 17 and 18 from 3.3.
  • Problem Set 4 (due 21st April)
    (i) Questions 1, 2, 6 and 10 from 3.4.
    
  • Problem Set 5 (due 28th April)
    (i) Questions 2, 3, 4 6 13 and 15 from 4.1.
    (ii) Questions 4 and 6 from 4.3.
    (iii) (There is no third part to the homework this week.)
    
  • Problem Set 6 (due 5th May)
    (i) Questions 3 and 5 from 4.3, and question 3 from 4.4.
    (ii) Questions 5 and 6 from 4.4 and question 2 from 5.1.
    (iii) Questions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 from 5.1.
  • Problem Set 7 (due 12th May)
    (i) Questions 3, 6, 7 and 8 from 5.2.
    (ii) Question 11 from 5.2 and questions 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 from 5.3.
    (iii) (No third part this week.)
  • Problem Set 8 (due 19th May)
    (i) Questions 1, 2, 6 and 10 from 7.1.
  • Problem Set 9 (due 20th May)
    (i) Questions 2, 3, 7 and 11 from 7.2.
    (ii) Questions 2, 4, 6 and 7 from 8.1.
    (iii) There's no third part this week.