Media Summary: OIT Math 451 section 4.3a: Numerical Differentiation I Introducing interpolation using Lagrange polynomials and divided differences. Newton's approach to polynomial interpolation.
Oit Math 451 Section 4 - Detailed Analysis & Overview
OIT Math 451 section 4.3a: Numerical Differentiation I Introducing interpolation using Lagrange polynomials and divided differences. Newton's approach to polynomial interpolation. How simple arithmetic operations, particularly subtraction, can cause loss of significant digits, and damage to the results. Introduction of linear systems of equations using a fictional electronics manufacturing example. Introduction of the nature of numerical solutions to non-linear equations, solving one at a time.
THIS INTRODUCTION MODULE IS OUT OF DATE This is the course overview Numeric representations on moder computers. Introduction to Numeric Systems and Computation.
