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NUMERICAL METHODS, 4E, International Edition is a textbook by J. Faires and R. L. Burden, developed for students who want insight into numerical methods without extensive theoretical analysis. This book covers practical applications of approximation methods to problems from engineering and the natural sciences, with an emphasis on clarity and implementation.
Overview
This textbook explains why numerical methods are effective, what errors can occur, and in which applications caution is required. It also includes information on high-quality software for numerical approximations. The content aligns with the bestseller Numerical Analysis, but provides a compact and accessible introduction with sufficient mathematical grounding to understand the methods well.
Product Features
- Author: J. Faires (Youngstown State University)
- Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
- Imprint: Brooks/Cole
- Release Date: 2012-04-19
- Number of Pages: 608
- ISBN: 9780495385691
- Subject: Calculus
- BISAC: MATHEMATICS / Calculus
Author
J. Douglas Faires is a professor of mathematics at Youngstown State University, specializing in analysis, numerical analysis, and the history of mathematics. Richard L. Burden, professor emeritus, has a background in numerical analysis and computer science. Both authors have extensive experience in teaching and research within numerical methods.
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