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Condense a logistic function around its midpoint [closed]
I have a function
$$
f(x) = {1 \over 1 + e^{-k(x-0.5)}}
$$
that plots a logistic curve that is symmetric around the point $0.5 / 0.5$.
$k$ defines the steepness of the curve.
I would now like to add ...
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Rediscovering euqation of line [closed]
I am studying (self learner) linear equations/equation of line and my idea is to discover the equations myself rather than try and understand ready-made equations available in text books. I am using X-...
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Highly intuitive yet comprehensive and easily readable (student friendly) book on linear algebra which do not focus much on applications, just basics
I came to know about Gilbert Strang's two books, "Introduction to Linear Algebra" and "Linear Algebra and its Applications". The first is the one used as the text in the 18.06 ...
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How to start tackling a 200 page big script? [closed]
I am really not sure how to tackle a 200 page huge script with a lot of information about the topic linear algebra. Writing down the definitions would not make sense in my opinion, because if I want ...
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Selected Exercise for Linear Algebra Done Right Edition 3 [closed]
I am self learning the book Linear Algebra Done Right. I tried to complete all exercises in each chapter. I am currently at Chapter 3 and found that it is not feasible to complete all of the exercises....
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Is Linear Algebra Done Right too much for a beginner?
I have asked in Mathematics stackexchange, but I think asking here is more appropriate.
I am self studying the book Linear Algebra Done Right by Axler. That's how I started using the great Stack ...
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Self-study Linear Algebra textbook for Machine Learning and Statistics
I am looking for a good linear/matrix algebra textbook, suitable for self-study, that covers topics relevant to statistics and machine learning. I have access to ...
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Proving theorems on one's own: how long should one persist?
I've recently started learning linear algebra on my own. I always try to prove the theorems I encounter by myself, without looking at the book (only to check if my proof is correct), because I found ...
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