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Numerical analysis is a broad subject area that permeates modern technology and education in the sciences, engineering, economics, and operations research. We examine the historical roots of the subject, outline the three constituent areas, and give a personal perspective on some important work.
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Kearfott, R.B. (2021). Some Remarks on the Foundations of Numerical Analysis. In: Meyers, R.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27737-5_749-1
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