Chapter 01.03 Truncation Error: Example: Differentiation

Sources of Error (CHAPTER 01.03)

Truncation Error: Example of Differentiation

Summary

There are two sources of error – one comes from approximating numbers and another from approximating mathematical procedures. In this lecture, an example of truncation error is given using numerical differentiation.

Learning Objective

After watching this lecture, you will be able to identify and calculate truncation error in a derivative using a numerical method.

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All Videos for this Topic

Round-off Error: Definition and Examples [YOUTUBE 3:47]

Effect of Carrying Significant Digits [YOUTUBE 7:48]

Truncation Error: Definition [YOUTUBE 8:34]

Truncation Error: Example: Series [YOUTUBE 6:44]

Truncation Error: Example: Integration [YOUTUBE 6:12]

Truncation Error: Example: Differentiation [YOUTUBE 10:14]

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