Computational Methods And Data Analysis Iii Question Paper
Computational Methods And Data Analysis Iii
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Statistics And Actuarial Science
Institution: South Eastern Kenya University question papers
Exam Year:2017
STA 322
Computational Methods and Data Analysis III
Bachelor of science : Statistics and Actuarial Science.
Year 3 semester 1 and Year 3 semester 2
CAT ONE - 11/10/2017
1.
a) State and explain the control parameters in a project.(5mks)
b) List four types of scientific writing.(4mks)
c) Compute (using a scientific calculator), the value of 71° and sin61° to 6 decimal places to give the respective f(x) values for the given x= 71 and 61.
Determine f(x) when x=68. (6mks)
2.
a) What are the factors to consider when choosing the best interpolation to apply for a function/ value approximation. (4mks)
b) Compute(using scientific calculator), the value of sin 60°and sin 65° to 6 decimal places to give the respective f(X) values for the given X= 60 and 65.
i) Determine f(x) when x=62. (6mks)
ii) What is the error in this case (1mks)
iii)What is relative error. (2mks)
iv) Compute the percentage error for the above interpolation case (2mks).
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