Intro to Gaussian Quad. Cont.

• Again suppose we know f(x) at N distinct points {x1,x2,…,xN} and consider the interpolating polynomial that approximates f(x) at these points
  • the interpolating polynomial is never formed explicitly but integrals of the Lagrange polynomials are determined and yield various rules (Simpson’s, trapezoidal, midpoint, …)

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