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ERIC Number: EJ663567
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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On the Standard Rounding Rule for Addition and Subtraction.
Lee, Wei; Mulliss, Christopher L.; Chu, Hung-Chih
Chinese Journal of Physics, v38 n1 p36-41 Feb 2000
Investigates the commonly suggested rounding rule for addition and subtraction including its derivation from a basic assumption. Uses Monte-Carlo simulations to show that this rule predicts the minimum number of significant digits needed to preserve precision 100% of the time. (Author/KHR)
Descriptors: Addition, Higher Education, Monte Carlo Methods, Physics, Simulation, Statistics, Subtraction
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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