A Monte Carlo Application to Approximate the Integral from a to b of e Raised to the x Squared


Book: 
School Science and Mathematics
Authors: 
Easterday, K., & Smith, T.
Category: 
Volume: 
92(1)
Pages: 
23-25
Year: 
1992
Abstract: 

Proposes an alternative means of approximating the value of complex integrals, the Monte Carlo procedure. Incorporating a discrete approach and probability, an approximation is obtained from the ratio of computer-generated points falling under the curve to the number of points generated in a predetermined rectangle. (MDH)

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