Title :
Complexity analysis of dichotomy method in solving the approximated solution of equations
Author :
Zhang, Xiaoqin ; Fang, Junbin ; Lin, Changsheng ; Ying, Yulin
Author_Institution :
Coll. of. Math. & Inf. Sci., Wenzhou Univ., Wenzhou, China
Abstract :
The dichotomy method is a classic way of solving the approximated solution of equations. In the actual teaching process, due to the lack of knowledge about the dichotomy method´s complexity, teachers can not answer the question about the advantages of dichotomy method raised by students-“why we choose the dichotomy method for solving equations, but not k-dichotomy method, what are the advantages of dichotomy method?”. This paper analyzes the complexity of the dichotomy method from a tree structure perspective. A general conclusion is obtained which can be used as an assisted teaching content in the teaching process of the dichotomy method.
Keywords :
teaching; approximated solution of equations; complexity analysis; dichotomy method; teaching process; Binary trees; Complexity theory; Education; Equations; Search methods; Vegetation;
Conference_Titel :
IT in Medicine and Education (ITME), 2011 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Cuangzhou
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-701-6
DOI :
10.1109/ITiME.2011.6130828