Basic Numerical Mathematics: Numerical algebra

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Academic Press, 1978 - Algebras, Linear - 216 pages
These two volumes have been designed especially for use as a curricular tool with students who have a strong grasp of the fundamentals of linear algebra (vector space, basis, matrix, determinant, characteristic values, and vectors) and calculus (particularly convergence and continuity), as this text approaches numerical analysis with a program of controlled computational experiments. Volume one is a tersely written introduction to numerical analysis which presents algorithms for root-finding, interpolation, numerical quadrature, and the solution of ordinary differential equations. Approximately one-third of the book is devoted to detailed solutions of selected exercises. Volume two introduces the handling of a variety of problems on programmable computers [graphing calculators]. Emphasis is placed on controlled computational experiments--comparison of the machine solution of a problem to the theoretical solution--as a means of gauging the efficiency of the programs used. Also provided are "bad examples" illustrating the difficulties inherent in the subject.

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Notations and Abbreviations
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Preface
9
Manipulation of Vectors and Matrices
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