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Peer reviewedSimon, Stephen D. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1987
Numerical inaccuracies, which occur in many ordinary computations, can create serious problems and render answers meaningless. Cancellation and accumulation errors are described, and suggestions for experimentation are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Error Patterns, Higher Education
