Step 1 :The given function is a quadratic function of the form \(f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c\). The coefficient of \(x^2\) is positive, so the parabola opens upwards. This means the function has a minimum value.
Step 2 :The minimum or maximum value of a quadratic function \(f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c\) occurs at \(x = -b/(2a)\).
Step 3 :So, we need to calculate \(x = -b/(2a)\) and substitute this value into the function to find the minimum value.
Step 4 :Given that a = 3, b = -12, c = 13, we find that the minimum value occurs at \(x = 2.0\).
Step 5 :Substituting \(x = 2.0\) into the function, we find that the minimum value of the function is 1.0.
Step 6 :Final Answer: The function has a minimum value. The minimum value of the function is \(\boxed{1}\) and it occurs at \(x = \boxed{2}\).