Chapter 02.03 Polynomial Interpolation Method

Differentiation of Discrete Functions (CHAPTER 02.03)

Differentiation of Discrete Functions: Polynomial Interpolation Method

Summary

This video discusses the forward divided difference formula for approximating the first derivative of a function.

Learning Objective

After watching this two-part lecture, you will be able to approximately find the first derivative of a function using a forward divided difference formula.

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Divided Difference Approach [YOUTUBE 10:07]

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Newton’s Divided Difference Polynomial Method: Example [YOUTUBE 8:28]

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