2.6 - Lagrange’s Interpolation Formula
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What is the primary purpose of Lagrange’s Interpolation Formula?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need interpolation.
What type of data spacing does Lagrange’s formula work with?
💡 Hint: Recall the differences from other interpolation methods.
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What does Lagrange's Interpolation Formula primarily deal with?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of the formula.
True or False: Lagrange's Interpolation Formula requires data points to be laid out in equal distances.
💡 Hint: Think about what sets it apart from other methods.
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Given the following points: (2, 7), (3, 19), (5, 47), calculate f(4) using Lagrange’s Interpolation Formula and show your work.
💡 Hint: Identify which points to use and carefully apply the Lagrange formula.
Discuss the potential pitfalls of using Lagrange's method for large datasets. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens with increased numbers of points in terms of polynomial behavior.
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