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Chapter 4

The document focuses on linear interpolation, which is a method to predict values within a data set using a function that fits the given points. It explains how to derive a straight line equation to approximate data between two points and provides examples for developing two-point data functions. The examples illustrate the application of linear interpolation with specific data sets.

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Chapter 4

The document focuses on linear interpolation, which is a method to predict values within a data set using a function that fits the given points. It explains how to derive a straight line equation to approximate data between two points and provides examples for developing two-point data functions. The examples illustrate the application of linear interpolation with specific data sets.

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EEM 3223 – NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

CH 4 – Linear Interpolation
Interpolation - to predict a reasonable
approximation of the data set between the
interval (i.e. two points data set between
starting and ending time).

Approximation is obtained by using a function


that fits the given data set.
Two Points Data Set
To find the function to approximate the data set between
two points
Straight Line Equation
𝑓 𝑎 = 𝑎0 + 𝑎1 𝑥1 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏
𝑓 𝑏 = 𝑎0 + 𝑎1 𝑥2

𝑇𝑤𝑜 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝐷𝑎𝑡𝑎 𝐹𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 𝑓(𝑎𝑏) = 𝑎0 + 𝑎1 𝑥

Where:
and
Example 1.1
Develop the two point data function for the data
set between (4,5) and (8,9)
Example 1.2
Develop the linear interpolation function of
𝑓 𝑎𝑏 , 𝑓 𝑏𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓 𝑎𝑐 for the given data set
below:
a (1,7)
b(3,5)
c(5,2)

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