double matrix method
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the double matrix method is a powerful tool for solving complex set problems where each member of a population is classified in two distinct ways, such as by gender and education level.
- introduces the concept of classifying a population by two variables simultaneously, using gender and education level as examples.
- explains how to organize information using the double matrix method, which involves creating a matrix with rows and columns representing the different categories of each variable.
- demonstrates the method through a problem involving employees classified by gender and education, showing how given information leads to the deduction of unknown data.
- expands on the method's application to more complex scenarios, including problems with three categories for one variable and the use of percentages.
- highlights the method's utility in simplifying problems by systematically organizing data to find relationships and solve for unknowns.
chapters
00:04
introduction to the double matrix method
01:59
organizing information with the double matrix
04:28
solving problems using the double matrix
05:49
advanced application of the double matrix method
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