1.4 - Conditioning and Stability in Numerical Methods
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Practice Questions
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What is a well-conditioned problem?
💡 Hint: Think about how sensitive the output is to input variations.
Define stability in numerical algorithms.
💡 Hint: Remember how a small error may impact the entire calculation.
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What distinguishes a well-conditioned problem from an ill-conditioned one?
💡 Hint: Refer back to how problems respond to small inputs.
True or False: A stable algorithm will maximize error growth.
💡 Hint: Think about what stability means in algorithmic terms.
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Given a numerical method that displays high sensitivity in its outputs, determine how this might affect the reliability of results in a practical engineering scenario.
💡 Hint: Think of a specific case where structural integrity is essential.
Design a hypothetical scenario where an algorithm needs to be stable, particularly within iterative methods used for solutions. Discuss what modifications might enhance stability.
💡 Hint: Consider how error correction plays into iterative processes.
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