This study deals specifically with classical cubic splines. Based on
a lemma of John Rice, best approximation in the uniform norm by
cubic splines is explored. The purpose of this study is to
characterize the best approximation to a given continuous function
f(x) by a cubic spline with fixed knots...
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
This study developed a model which identified mathematical needs
in various vocational technical programs. This model provides a
method which can be used to develop an adequate mathematics curriculum
to support occupational offerings at community college/technical
institutes, and can also help high schools and the colleges/technical...
We will consider the implementation of a computer program to
solve a nonlinear algebraic system of N equations and unknowns.
The program involves the use of a parameter, Newton's method, and
an automatic change of parameter. Also considered are rigorous
error bounds for the answer. The program was implemented and...
The purpose of the study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of a safety systems approach, so designed, to reduce instructional needs by the application of research to the conceptualization and development of a computer-assisted safety management program. Procedure Two hundred accredited schools served as the respondent population for the study....
COMPLOT is a versatile set of plot drivers designed to be used
on a Tekterminal, Calcomp, or Hewlett Packard plotter in a time-sharing
environment. Although the hardware aspects of each plotting
device are quite different, COMPLOT allows the plotting devices to
be treated as if they were the same.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The problem studied was whether there exist significant differences
between the perceived knowledge obtained by former secondary
cooperative work experience students as compared to the instructional
goals and objectives of these programs as identified by the Oregon
State Department of Education.
THE PROCEDURE
The problem as...
Solid solutions based on the perovskite ferroelectrics Bi₀.₅Na₀.₅TiO₃ (BNT) and Bi₀.₅K₀.₅TiO₃ (BKT) might someday replace current Pb-based ferroelectric and piezoelectric devices. This is one goal of the Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) guidelines seeking to limit Pb in consumer devices. Although the Bi-based ferroelectrics are well suited to the task...
Soils are 3-dimensional bodies that make up natural landscapes.
In addition to the morphological properties used to characterize
soils, soil bodies also have the properties of size and shape. Soil
maps are made in an effort to provide information on the spatial
distribution of different kinds of soils. Soil mappers...