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What is the Analytical
method?
📊 Analytical methods involve deriving exact,
closed-form solutions to mathematical problems
through the use of algebra, calculus, and other
mathematical tools. These methods rely on
manipulating equations symbolically to obtain
precise solutions. And it is often solved by
handwriting.
What is the Numerical Method?
🧮 Numerical methods, on the other hand, involve
approximating solutions to complex mathematical
problems through iterative algorithms and
computational techniques. These methods are
used when analytical solutions are either too
difficult to derive or do not exist. Numerical
methods allow for solving problems numerically by
breaking them down into simpler steps and
computing approximate solutions. The numerical
method involves the study of all the methods of
computing numerical data (By Computer)
What is the difference between the Numerical and Analytical
Methods?
ANALYTICAL METHODE NUMERICAL METHODE
o Use pure math equation o Use iterative calculation to find the closest
value
o Solve for one certain value o Can be good enough
o May not be possible or is extremely o Can almost solve all difficult problems
difficult
Let us take an example to understand the difference.
Quadratic Equation:
Analytical Method: Analytical methods involve finding exact solutions using algebraic techniques. For a
quadratic equation, you can use the quadratic formula to find the roots:
Quadratic Formula:
Example: Let’s say we have the quadratic equation: . Using the quadratic formula, you can calculate the roots
analytically:
Using the analytical method, you’ve found the exact roots of the quadratic equation:
and
Numerical Method: Numerical methods involve approximating solutions using numerical techniques,
especially when you cannot find exact solutions analytically. One common numerical method for finding roots
is the “Bisection Method.”
Example: Using the same quadratic equation:, you can apply the bisection method as follows:
Start with an initial interval [a, b] such that the root lies between them
1. Calculate the midpoint .
2. Evaluate the function at .
3. Determine in which subinterval the root lies (based on the sign of ).
4. Update the interval to the subinterval containing the root.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until you reach a desired level of accuracy.
Using the bisection method, you can iteratively approximate the roots. The final result would be an approximation,
e.g., x ≈ 2 and x ≈ 0.5, similar to the analytical solutions.
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