Overview
This session shows that Simpson's rule is superior to the trapezoidal rule for a sample integral of 1/x. After that, Professor Jerison shares hints for remembering the two rules.
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
» Clip 1: Integral of 1/x, Trapezoids (00:06:00)
From Lecture 25 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
» Clip 2: Integral of 1/x, Simpson's rule (00:05:00)
From Lecture 25 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Clip 2: Integral of 1/x, Simpson's rule
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» Clip 3: Numerical Integration Study Tips (00:02:00)
From Lecture 25 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Clip 3: Numerical Integration Study Tips
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Worked Example
The Basis for Simpson’s Rule