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Interpolation Notes

Interpolation is a technique for estimating values of a function between known data points, with examples including Lagrange interpolation for various polynomial orders. The document outlines methods for first, second, third, and fourth order Lagrange interpolation, providing formulas and example problems. It includes specific questions for calculating values using the interpolation formulas.

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Interpolation Notes

Interpolation is a technique for estimating values of a function between known data points, with examples including Lagrange interpolation for various polynomial orders. The document outlines methods for first, second, third, and fourth order Lagrange interpolation, providing formulas and example problems. It includes specific questions for calculating values using the interpolation formulas.

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INTERPOLATION

Interpolation is a method for estimating the value of a function between any two known values. For
example, if a child's height was measured at age 5 and age 6, interpolation could be used to
estimate the child's height at age 5.5.

1. Lagrange linear interpolation (1st order) – 2 data points


If the Degree of the polynomial is 1 then it is called the First Order Polynomial. Lagrange
Interpolation Formula for 1st order polynomials is,
Question 1: Using the interpolation formula, find the value of y at x = 8 given
some set of values (2, 6), (5, 9) ?

2. Lagrange quadratic interpolation (2nd order) – 3 data points


If the Degree of the polynomial is 2 then it is called Second Order Polynomial. Lagrange Interpolation
formula for 2nd order polynomials is
3. Lagrange cubic interpolation (3rd order) – 4 data points
4. Lagrange interpolation (4rd order) – 5 data points
5. Using Lagrange's interpolation formula, find f(4) given that f(0) 2, f(1) = 3, f(2) =
12, f(15) = 3587
6. Using Lagrange's interpolation formula, find y(10) given that y(5) = 12, y(6) = 13,
y(9) = 14, y(11) = 16.

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