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For what type of function and domain are there many methods for approximating the integral to the desired precision?
For what type of function and domain are there many methods for approximating the integral to the desired precision?
- Smooth function integrated over a small number of dimensions and bounded domain (correct)
- Smooth function integrated over a large number of dimensions and bounded domain
- Discontinuous function integrated over a small number of dimensions and bounded domain
- Piecewise function integrated over a large number of dimensions and unbounded domain
What is another term for 'numerical integration'?
What is another term for 'numerical integration'?
- Cubature
- Numerical quadrature (correct)
- Differential integration
- Quadrature
What is the basic problem in numerical integration?
What is the basic problem in numerical integration?
- Compute an approximate solution to a definite integral to a given degree of accuracy (correct)
- Calculating the derivative of the integrand function
- Finding the antiderivative of the integrand function
- Determining the maximum and minimum of the integrand function
What is the term used to describe the numerical solution of differential equations?
What is the term used to describe the numerical solution of differential equations?
In what situation might some embedded systems and other computer applications need numerical integration?
In what situation might some embedded systems and other computer applications need numerical integration?