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How much the Rounding Errors could affect the Computer Results

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  • Stefanescu, Stefan

    (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Bucharest)

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The paper emphasizes the specific manner to perform the arithmetic operations in the computer as always it is possible to have "rounding errors". Neglecting the influence of the computer rounding errors could affect a right conclusion, for example, in the case of an account balance verification.

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  • Stefanescu, Stefan, 2007. "How much the Rounding Errors could affect the Computer Results," Journal for Economic Forecasting, Institute for Economic Forecasting, vol. 4(2), pages 87-96, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:rjr:romjef:v:4:y:2007:i:2:p:87-96
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    Keywords

    rounding errors; Monte Carlo technique; specific distributions;
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    JEL classification:

    • C87 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Econometric Software
    • C15 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Statistical Simulation Methods: General
    • C16 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Econometric and Statistical Methods; Specific Distributions

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