Numerical Analysis and Probability Introduction Quiz
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What type of error is inherent error?

  • Accumulation error
  • Round off error
  • Truncation error
  • Error in values of data (correct)

    • Which type of error is caused by repeated arithmetic processes?

  • Truncation error
  • Round off error
  • Inherent error
  • Accumulation errors (correct)

    • When is truncation used in computing?

  • When multiplication is done with integers
  • When addition is done with whole numbers
  • When subtraction is done with decimals
  • When division is done with integers and the answer must be an integer (correct)

    • Which statement about round-off errors is correct?

    <p>Round-off errors occur when numbers are approximated for simpler representation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does truncation mean in numerical computations?

    <p>Chopping off the decimal portion of a number (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of error is associated with approximating numbers?

    <p>Truncation error (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when 3.8 is truncated?

    <p>$3.8$ becomes $3$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does truncation continue as an infinite process in numerical calculations?

    <p>'Since most procedures used in numerical calculations are infinite' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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