The Application of Matrix in Data Analysis
Student: HAPPINESS AISHATU ALERU (Project, 2025)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
Abstract
Matrices are fundamental to many data analysis techniques, serving as the backbone for operations
such as dimensionality reduction, regression analysis, and machine learning. This study explored the
application of matrix theory to data analysis, emphasizing its role in transforming, interpreting, and
extracting meaningful insights from large datasets. It highlighted key computational methods, particu-
larly Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Singular Value Decomposition (SVD), to demonstrate
how matrix-based techniques enable efficient data representation and simplification. Through a com-
bination of theoretical insights and practical implementations using Python programming, the study
illustrates the power of matrices in uncovering patterns, reducing noise, and improving interpretability
in high-dimensional data. Python programming was employed to showcase real-world applications,
highlighting the synergy between matrix computations and modern data science tools. The results
from the study underscores the versatility of matrix methods in addressing challenges associated with
large, high dimensional datasets, especially dimensionality reduction, offering a pathway for efficient
and accurate data-driven decision-making. Thus, reinforcing the importance of matrix theory as a
cornerstone of contemporary data analysis.
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For the full publication, please contact the author directly at: haleru023@uniport.edu.ng
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- Federal College of Education (Tech), Gusau, (Affl To Abu Zaria), Zamfara State 1
- Federal College of Education, Abeokuta (Aff To University of Ibadan), Ogun State 2
- Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State 1
- Federal College of Education, Kano (Affl To Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria) 1
- Federal College of Education, Kontagora, (Affl To Abu, Zaria), Niger State 2
- Federal College of Education, Okene, (Affl. To University of Ibadan), Kogi State 3
- Federal College of Education, Pankshin, (Affl To Uni of Jos), Plateau State 2
- Federal College of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State (affl To Abu, Zaria) 1
- Federal College of Wildlife Management, New Bussa, Niger State 1
- Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan P.m.b. 5033, Eleyele, Ibadan, Oyo State 3