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What Is a Template?

A template will include some or all of the following information:

This level of description is used for iterative methods where the details are needed to use the algorithm effectively. We have deliberately used the word ``template'' instead of ``numerical recipe'' to emphasize that the methods cannot be used blindly, and that instead knowledge of both the problem and algorithm is needed to effectively solve the problem. ``Black box'' methods that are most suitable for small- to medium-sized problems are described in less detail.


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Susan Blackford 2000-11-20