CSC270 Assignment 1 Marking Guide
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Following is the marks breakdown used for marking the test results and
report.

Test output: total of 5 marks
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-1 if rel. error was not calculated
-1 if abs. error was not calculated
-1 if exact integral was not given
-2 if incorrect functions/intervals were used

Comments: most people got 5/5 on this question


REPORT

Content: total of 5 marks
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Marking codes used:

R1: analysis of the behavior of Simpson's method with the function
f(x) = 3x^2-25; mention that the error increased when number of
intervals was increased.

R2: lack of explanation. It's not enough to just state things, you
have to explain it.

R3: discussing the effect on accuracy when number of intervals
increases by factor of 2,4,8 and so on. (i.e. multiplying (not
adding!) the number of intervals by 2,4,8, and so on)

R4: discussing methods' relative speeds.

Marks breakdown:
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3 marks: speed analysis
2 marks: behavior of Simpson's method
4 marks: accuracy convergence
1 marks: explanation/desciption of your function

Comments: only very few people received 9 or 10 on this part.

Style: total of 5 marks (average was about 3.25)
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(with respect to clarity and conciseness)

5: exceptionally clear and concise
4: good
3: average
2: poor
1: just bad


Other comments: 
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-  x/0 does NOT equal 0 !

-  Don't contradict yourself, make sure that what you state corresponds
to your test results

-  When asked to discuss various aspects, it is not enough just to state
them; you have to give explanation/reasoning

- Comply with the submission instructions with respect to file names,
cover sheets, max report lengths, etc.