Mathematics A-Level
Iterative processes
What Iterative processes means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Iterative processes
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A valid iterative formula such as interval bisection or Newton-Raphson is applied accurately for at least two iterations, showing substituted values.
Topics that use Iterative processes
- I: Numerical methods (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Approximation and convergence
- Approximation and error
- Graphical interpretation of iteration
- Intermediate value theorem
- Interpretation of numerical solutions
- Limitations of numerical methods
- Recurrence relations
- Trapezium rule
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