Chapter 02.02 Differentiation of Continuous Functions

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

  1. derive formulas for approximating the first derivative of a function,
  2. derive formulas for approximating derivatives from Taylor series,
  3. derive finite difference approximations for higher order derivatives, and
  4. use the developed formulas in examples to find derivatives of a function.

Learning Activity

Quiz: 02.02.1: Easy Level: Differentiation of Continuous Functions

Quiz: 02.02.2: Intermediate Level: Differentiation of Continuous Functions

Quiz: 02.02.3: Hard Level: Differentiation of Continuous Functions