3.5 - Error in Numerical Differentiation
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Practice Questions
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Define truncation error in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about terms in a series that may be omitted.
What does round-off error arise from?
💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of calculator or computer algorithms.
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What is truncation error?
💡 Hint: Think about how series approximations work.
True or False: Round-off error can become significant with larger step sizes.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between size and precision.
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Analyze a dataset with a large number of noisy points—how would you prioritize handling truncation vs. round-off errors?
💡 Hint: Think about how much each error could skew your results based on the dataset.
Given a dataset where step size is considerably small, discuss how you might analyze and present your derivative calculations while accounting for errors.
💡 Hint: Consider how confidence in results is influenced by data quality and calculation method.
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