When Should Vectors Be Columns or Rows in Matrices?

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This discussion clarifies the placement of vectors in matrices, specifically when to use columns versus rows. Vectors are placed in columns when the focus is on individual vector components as separate entities, while they are placed in rows when treating them as collective data points. Additionally, the concept of a standard matrix was introduced, although further context is required for a complete definition and computation method.

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I'm in a linear algebra course and I thought I understood the idea of putting vectors into matrices, but now I seem to be confused. When do you put the vectors into columns and when do you put them into rows? Also, what is the definition of a standard matrix and how do you compute it?
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astrokat11 said:
When do you put the vectors into columns
When you want the vectors in the columns.

and when do you put them into rows?
When you want the vectors in the rows.

Also, what is the definition of a standard matrix and how do you compute it?
You'll need to give more context for that one.
 

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