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The Dimension of a Subspace | Definition + First Examples

Dr. Trefor Bazett 24,154 7 years ago
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What, exactly, is dimension? We all say that R^3, the space we live in, is three dimensional. But what about the dimension of a generic subspace? In this video we use the number of basis vectors to define the dimension of a subspace, and work through several examples. ************************************************** Now it's your turn: 1) Summarize the big idea of this video in your own words 2) Write down anything you are unsure about to think about later 3) What questions for the future do you have? Where are we going with this content? 4) Can you come up with your own sample test problem on this material? Solve it! Learning mathematics is best done by actually DOING mathematics. A video like this can only ever be a starting point. I might show you the basic ideas, definitions, formulas, and examples, but to truly master math means that you have to spend time - a lot of time! - sitting down and trying problems yourself, asking questions, and thinking about mathematics. So before you go on to the next video, pause and go THINK. *************************************************** Want more ideas for learning math effectively? ►How to Watch Math Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljq5y3ksk8o ►5 Tips to Make Math Practice Problems Effective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPH2lqis3D0 **************************************************** ►Want some cool math? Check out my "Cool Math" Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHXZ9OQGMqxelE_9RzwJ-cqfUtaFBpiho **************************************************** Course Playlists: ►Calculus I: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHXZ9OQGMqxfT9RMcReZ4WcoVILP4k6-m ►Calculus II: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHXZ9OQGMqxdQCBjYswqbn7LxL1pW4cW4 ►Discrete Math: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHXZ9OQGMqxersk8fUxiUMSIx0DBqsKZS ►Linear Algebra: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHXZ9OQGMqxfUl0tcqPNTJsb7R6BqSLo6 ***************************************************** ►Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/treforbazett ***************************************************** This video was created by Dr. Trefor Bazett, an Assistant Professor, Educator at the University of Cincinnati. BECOME A MEMBER: ►Join: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rTsvTxJnx1DNrDA3Rqa6A/join MATH BOOKS & MERCH I LOVE: ► My Amazon Affiliate Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/treforbazett

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