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This results in the identity
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(7.37) |
which forms the basis of many integration formulas. Replacing by the interpolating polynomial of degree q, using the points , we can obtain a number of special methods according to our choice of x, and K. Some of them are listed in the following table:
Method |
x |
x + K |
Stormer |

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Cowell |

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Special method |

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Special method |

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