Which of the following methods is used for the function y = f(x), with the given discrete set of points (xᵢ, yᵢ), i = 0, 1, 2, 3, ..., n where xᵢ's are NOT…
Which of the following methods is used for the function y = f(x), with the given discrete set of points (xᵢ, yᵢ), i = 0, 1, 2, 3, ..., n where xᵢ's are NOT equispaced?
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Correct answer: (B) Newton's divided difference formula
Explanation
Newton's divided difference formula works for unequally spaced xᵢ. Newton's forward/backward and Gauss formulas need equally spaced points.