Newton-Cotes formula

English

Newton–Cotes formula for $n=2$

Etymology

Named after Isaac Newton and Roger Cotes.

Noun

Newton-Cotes formula (plural Newton-Cotes formulas or Newton-Cotes formulae)

1. (numerical analysis) Any of a group of formulas for numerical integration (quadrature) based on evaluating the integrand at equally spaced points.

   Synonym: Newton-Cotes rule