Estimating Derivatives of a Function
AP Calculus BC · Flashcards · Recall
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What is the formula for the backward difference quotient to estimate the derivative at a point?
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What is the impact of a smaller
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Which difference quotient is more accurate: forward or symmetric?
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Symmetric. Averages left and right slopes for better approximation.
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