Using the R Commander A Point-and-Click Interface for R This book provides a general introduction to the R Commander graphical user interface (GUI) to R for readers who are unfamiliar with R. It is suitable for use as a supplementary text in a basic or intermediate-level statistics course. It is not intended to replace a basic or other statistics text but rather to complement it although it does promote sound statistical practice in the examples. The book should also be useful to individual casual or occasional users of R for whom the standard command-line interface is an obstacle. tinyurl. com/RcmdrBookThe site includes data files used in the book and an errata list. http://socserv. mcmaster. ca/jfox/Books/RCommander/Writing-Rcmdr-Plugins. pdf Writing R Commander Plug-in Packages | Using the R Commander A Point-and-Click Interface for R GBP 175.00 1
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Creo Simulate 7.0 Tutorial Creo Simulate 7. 0 Tutorial introduces new users to finite element analysis using Creo Simulate and how it can be used to analyze a variety of problems. The tutorial lessons cover the major concepts and frequently used commands required to progress from a novice to an intermediate user level. The commands are presented in a click-by-click manner using simple examples and exercises that illustrate a broad range of the analysis types that can be performed. In addition to showing the command usage the text will explain why certain commands are being used and where appropriate the relation of commands to the overall Finite Element Analysis (FEA) philosophy are explained. Moreover since error analysis is an important skill considerable time is spent exploring the created models so that users will become comfortable with the debugging phase of modeling. This textbook is written for first-time FEA users in general and Creo Simulate users in particular. After a brief introduction to finite element modeling the tutorial introduces the major concepts behind the use of Creo Simulate to perform Finite Element Analysis of parts. These include modes of operation element types design studies (analysis sensitivity studies organization) and the major steps for setting up a model (materials loads constraints analysis type) studying convergence of the solution and viewing the results. Both 2D and 3D problems are covered. This tutorial deals exclusively with operation in integrated mode with Creo Parametric. It is suitable for use with both Releases 7. 0 of Creo Simulate. GBP 58.00 1
Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2022 Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2022 contains a series of seventeen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Autodesk Inventor solid modeling and parametric modeling. It uses a hands-on exercise-intensive approach to all the important parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent mechanical designs to creating multi-view drawings and assembly models. Other featured topics include sheet metal design motion analysis 2D design reuse collision and contact stress analysis 3D printing and the Autodesk Inventor 2022 Certified User Examination. Video Training Included with every new copy of this book is access to extensive video training. There are forty-seven videos that total nearly six hours of training in total. This video training parallels the exercises found in the text. However the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and brings the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the tools found in Autodesk Inventor and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book. GBP 64.00 1
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Creo Simulate 8.0 Tutorial Structure and Thermal Creo Simulate 8. 0 Tutorial introduces new users to finite element analysis using Creo Simulate and how it can be used to analyze a variety of problems. The tutorial lessons cover the major concepts and frequently used commands required to progress from a novice to an intermediate user level. The commands are presented in a click-by-click manner using simple examples and exercises that illustrate a broad range of the analysis types that can be performed. In addition to showing the command usage the text will explain why certain commands are being used and where appropriate the relation of commands to the overall Finite Element Analysis (FEA) philosophy are explained. Moreover since error analysis is an important skill considerable time is spent exploring the created models so that users will become comfortable with the debugging phase of modeling. This textbook is written for first-time FEA users in general and Creo Simulate users in particular. After a brief introduction to finite element modeling the tutorial introduces the major concepts behind the use of Creo Simulate to perform Finite Element Analysis of parts. These include modes of operation element types design studies (analysis sensitivity studies organization) and the major steps for setting up a model (materials loads constraints analysis type) studying convergence of the solution and viewing the results. Both 2D and 3D problems are covered. This tutorial deals exclusively with operation in integrated mode with Creo Parametric. It is suitable for use with both Releases 8. 0 of Creo Simulate. The tutorials consist of the following: 2 lessons on general introductory material 2 lessons introducing the basic operations in Creo Simulate using solid models 4 lessons on model idealizations (shells beams and frames plane stress etc) 1 lesson on miscellaneous topics 1 lesson on steady and transient thermal analysis | Creo Simulate 8. 0 Tutorial Structure and Thermal GBP 58.00 1
Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2024 Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2024 contains a series of seventeen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Autodesk Inventor solid modeling and parametric modeling. It uses a hands-on exercise-intensive approach to all the important parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent mechanical designs to creating multi-view drawings and assembly models. Other featured topics include sheet metal design motion analysis 2D design reuse collision and contact stress analysis 3D printing and the Autodesk Inventor 2024 Certified User Examination. Video Training Included with every new copy of this book is access to extensive video training. There are forty-seven videos that total nearly six hours of training in total. This video training parallels the exercises found in the text. However the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and brings the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the tools found in Autodesk Inventor and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book. Autodesk Inventor 2024 Certified User Examination The content of Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2024 covers the performance tasks that have been identified by Autodesk as being included on the Autodesk Inventor 2024 Certified User examination. Special reference guides show students where the performance tasks are covered in the book. GBP 66.99 1
Creo Parametric 9.0 Tutorial The eleven lessons in this tutorial introduce you to the design capabilities of Creo Parametric 9. 0. The tutorial covers the major concepts and frequently used commands required to advance from a novice to an intermediate user level. Major topics include part and assembly creation and creation of engineering drawings. Also illustrated are the major functions that make Creo Parametric a parametric solid modeler. Although the commands are presented in a click-by-click manner an effort has been made in addition to showing/illustrating the command usage to explain why certain commands are being used and the relation of feature selection and construction to the overall part design philosophy. Simply knowing where commands can be found is only half the battle. As is pointed out numerous times in the text creating useful and effective models of parts and assemblies requires advance planning and forethought. Moreover since error recovery is an important skill considerable time is spent exploring the created models. In fact some errors are intentionally induced so that users will become comfortable with the debugging phase of model creation. At the end of each lesson is a short quiz reviewing the new topics covered in that chapter. Following the quiz are several simple exercise parts that can be created using new commands taught in that lesson. In addition to these an ongoing project throughout the book is also included. This project consists of several parts that are introduced with the early lessons and finally assembled at the end. Who this book is for This book has been written specifically with students in mind. Typically students enter their first CAD course with a broad range of abilities both in spatial visualization and computer skills. The approach taken here is meant to allow accessibility to persons of all levels. These lessons therefore were written for new users with no previous experience with CAD although some familiarity with computers is assumed. | Creo Parametric 9. 0 Tutorial GBP 66.00 1
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Creo Parametric 8.0 Tutorial The eleven lessons in this tutorial introduce you to the design capabilities of Creo Parametric 8. 0. The tutorial covers the major concepts and frequently used commands required to advance from a novice to an intermediate user level. Major topics include part and assembly creation and creation of engineering drawings. Also illustrated are the major functions that make Creo Parametric a parametric solid modeler. Although the commands are presented in a click-by-click manner an effort has been made in addition to showing/illustrating the command usage to explain why certain commands are being used and the relation of feature selection and construction to the overall part design philosophy. Simply knowing where commands can be found is only half the battle. As is pointed out numerous times in the text creating useful and effective models of parts and assemblies requires advance planning and forethought. Moreover since error recovery is an important skill considerable time is spent exploring the created models. In fact some errors are intentionally induced so that users will become comfortable with the debugging phase of model creation. At the end of each lesson is a short quiz reviewing the new topics covered in that chapter. Following the quiz are several simple exercise parts that can be created using new commands taught in that lesson. In addition to these an ongoing project throughout the book is also included. This project consists of several parts that are introduced with the early lessons and finally assembled at the end. Who this book is for This book has been written specifically with students in mind. Typically students enter their first CAD course with a broad range of abilities both in spatial visualization and computer skills. The approach taken here is meant to allow accessibility to persons of all levels. These lessons therefore were written for new users with no previous experience with CAD although some familiarity with computers is assumed. The tutorials in this textbook cover the following topics: Introduction to the program and its operation The features used in part creation Modeling utilities Creating engineering drawings Creating assemblies and assembly drawings | Creo Parametric 8. 0 Tutorial GBP 62.00 1
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AutoCAD 2021 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals This textbook introduces Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) as a training guide for students and professionals. This text covers AutoCAD 2021 and the lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings. The book contains a series of eleven tutorial style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to AutoCAD 2021. It takes a hands-on exercise-intensive approach to all the important 2D CAD techniques and concepts. This text is also helpful to AutoCAD users upgrading from a previous release of the software. The new improvements and key enhancements of the software are incorporated into the lessons. The 2D-CAD techniques and concepts discussed in this text are also designed to serve as the foundation to the more advanced parametric feature-based CAD packages such as Autodesk Inventor. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using AutoCAD 2021 the better you learn the software. With this in mind each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts building on previous lessons. This book is intended to help readers establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Video Training Included with every new copy of AutoCAD 2021 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals is access to extensive video training. The video training parallels the exercises found in the text and is designed to be watched first before following the instructions in the book. However the videos do more than just provide you with click by click instructions. Author Luke Jumper also includes a brief discussion of each tool as well as rich insight into why and how the tools are used. Luke isn’t just telling you what to do he’s showing and explaining to you how to go through the exercises while providing clear descriptions of the entire process. It’s like having him there guiding you through the book. These videos will provide you with a wealth of information and bring the text to life. They are also an invaluable resource for people who learn best through a visual experience. These videos deliver a comprehensive overview of the 2D tools found in AutoCAD and perfectly complement and reinforce the exercises in the book. GBP 54.00 1
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Research Methods The Basics Research Methods: The Basics is an accessible user-friendly introduction to the different aspects of research theory methods and practice. This third edition provides an expanded and fully updated resource suitable for students and practitioners in a wide range of disciplines including the natural sciences social sciences and humanities. It is structured in two parts – the first covers the nature of knowledge and the reasons for doing research the second explains the specific methods used to conduct an effective research project and how to propose plan carry out and write up a research project. This book covers: • Reasons for doing a research project• Structuring and planning a research project• The ethical issues involved in research• Different types of data and how they are measured• Collecting primary and secondary data• Analysing qualitative and quantitative data• Mixed methods and interdisciplinary research• Devising a research proposal and writing up the research• Motivation and quality of work. Complete with student learning tasks at the end of each section a glossary of key terms and guides to further reading Research Methods: The Basics is the essential text for anyone coming to research for the first time. New to this edition is free access to a set of digital resources. This contains case studies to- do lists quizzes on aspects of research related to the chapters in the book and useful PowerPoint presentations for lecturers. To access the online material go to www. routledge. com/9780367694081 and click on ‘Support Material’ beneath the illustration of the front cover. | Research Methods The Basics GBP 18.99 1
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