NUMERICAL

METHODS
Dr. Ghassan Jasim Hadi
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Evaluation
why you should study numerical methods
1. Numerical methods are extremely powerful problem-solving tools. They are
capable of handling large systems of equations
2. Many problems cannot be approached using canned programs. If you are
conversant with numerical methods and are adept at computer
programming, you can design your own programs to solve problems
without having to buy or commission expensive software.
3. Numerical methods are an efficient vehicle for learning to use computers.
4. Numerical methods provide a vehicle for you to reinforce your
understanding of mathematics. Because one function of numerical methods
is to reduce higher mathematics to basic arithmetic operations
 Errors
• Round-off errors: round-off errors originate from the fact that
computers retain only a fixed number of significant figures during a
calculation
 Errors
• Truncation errors: are those that result from using an
approximation in place of an exact mathematical procedure
 Errors
Total error: The total numerical error is the summation of the
truncation and round-off errors. In general, the only way to minimize
round-off errors is to increase the number of significant figures of the
computer
MATHEMATICA
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ENGINEERING
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SOLVING
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