PRMIA Exam 8002 Topic 3 Question 84 Discussion

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The Newton-Raphson method

Ais based on finding a middle point between left and right end of the search interval

Bis based on Taylor series and uses the first derivative

Ccan be used for continuous but not differentiable functions

Ddoes provide an error bound along with every iteration

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Regenia

3 months ago

Wait, wait, wait... the Newton-Raphson method doesn't involve any Newtons at all? I'm disappointed, I was hoping for a method named after a fruit salad.

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Mammie

2 months ago

C) can be used for continuous but not differentiable functions

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Antonio

3 months ago

B) is based on finding a middle point between left and right end of the search interval

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Gerry

3 months ago

A) is based on Taylor series and uses the first derivative

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Avery

3 months ago

I heard that it does provide an error bound along with every iteration.

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Shakira

4 months ago

I think it can be used for continuous but not differentiable functions.

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Lonny

4 months ago

Actually, I believe it is based on Taylor series and uses the first derivative.

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Rosendo

4 months ago

Haha, finding the middle point? That's like asking a baker to bake a square circle. Option B is the way to go, no doubt.

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Zack

3 months ago

Definitely, it's all about that first derivative.

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Kattie

3 months ago

I agree, the Newton-Raphson method is based on Taylor series and uses the first derivative.

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Noble

3 months ago

I think option B is the best choice.

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Avery

4 months ago

Ooh, an error bound? Sign me up! I love that kind of mathematical precision.

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Jettie

4 months ago

B) is based on Taylor series and uses the first derivative

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Cherri

4 months ago

A) is based on finding a middle point between left and right end of the search interval

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Fidelia

4 months ago

I think the Newton-Raphson method is based on finding a middle point between left and right end of the search interval.

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Isabelle

4 months ago

I don't know, option C seems kind of sketchy to me. I thought the Newton-Raphson method required differentiable functions.

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Xuan

4 months ago

The Newton-Raphson method is definitely based on Taylor series and the first derivative. That's the real deal!

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Graham

3 months ago

Definitely a useful tool in numerical analysis.

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Myra

4 months ago

I love how it converges quickly to the solution.

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Judy

4 months ago

It's a powerful method for finding roots of equations.

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Ivette

4 months ago

Yes, you're right! The Newton-Raphson method is indeed based on Taylor series and the first derivative.

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