Central difference
Also written: central differences
A numerical derivative that steps a little both ways and takes the slope across the middle: (f(x+h) - f(x-h)) / (2h). It is much more accurate than stepping only to one side.
Also written: central differences
A numerical derivative that steps a little both ways and takes the slope across the middle: (f(x+h) - f(x-h)) / (2h). It is much more accurate than stepping only to one side.