Mathematics A-Level
Over-estimate
What Over-estimate means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Over-estimate
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An estimate that lies above the true value, occurring when the curve is convex over the interval.
Topics that use Over-estimate
- 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
- Iterative processes
- Limitations of numerical methods
- Recurrence relations
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