Abstract
After studying this chapter you should be able to
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estimate the error interval associated with arithmetic calculations and in the evaluation of functions
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solve equations using iterative methods
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understand the importance of convergence of a numerical method
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state and use the Newton-Raphson method
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state and use Simpson’s rule for numerical integration
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© 1991 John Berry and Patrick Wainwright
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Berry, J., Wainwright, P. (1991). Numerical Analysis. In: Foundation Mathematics for Engineers. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-11717-8_10
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