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Wagon, Stanley – 1980
This document explores two methods of obtaining numbers that are approximations of certain definite integrals. The methods covered are the Trapezoidal Rule and Romberg's method. Since the formulas used involve considerable calculation, a computer is normally used. Some of the problems and pitfalls of computer implementation, such as roundoff…
Descriptors: Answer Keys, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Programs