difference (MathScript RT Module Function)
Owning Class: vector
Requires: MathScript RT Module
Syntax
c = difference(a)
c = difference(a, b)
Legacy Name: diff
Description
Computes the differences between the first order and higher orders of a vector or matrix.
Inputs
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Specifies a vector or matrix. |
| b | Specifies the order of a to compare with the first order. b is an integer. |
Outputs
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| c | Returns the differences between the first order and the b order of a. If a is a matrix, c returns row-wise differences. c is a vector or matrix. |
Examples
A = [2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31]
C = difference(A, 2)