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"Using real-life applications, this graduate-level textbook introduces different mathematical methods of scientific computation to solve minimization problems using examples ranging from locating an aircraft, finding the best time to replace a computer, analyzing developments on the stock marke...

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Main Author: Gonnet, G. H. (Gaston H.)
Other Authors: Scholl, Ralf
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:"Using real-life applications, this graduate-level textbook introduces different mathematical methods of scientific computation to solve minimization problems using examples ranging from locating an aircraft, finding the best time to replace a computer, analyzing developments on the stock market, and constructing phylogenetic trees. The textbook focuses on several methods, including nonlinear least squares with confidence analysis, singular value decomposition, best basis, dynamic programming, linear programming, and various optimization procedures. Each chapter solves several realistic problems, introducing the modeling optimization techniques and simulation as required. This allows readers to see how the methods are put to use, making it easier to grasp the basic ideas. There are also worked examples, practical notes, and background materials to help the reader understand the topics covered."--Publisher's web site
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 236 pages :)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780511656293
0511656297
9780511658150
051165815X
9780511815027
0511815026
9780511656842
051165684X