The number of problem which can be solved by the method of classical mathematics is limited, especially those which have application to practical problems. Numerical analysis offers a way out, but demand the co-operation of scientist, applied mathematician, and expertise in computer software and numerical methods. The following article discusses examples amenable to numerical analysis and describes the Oxford University-Industry Study Group which has successfully contributed to the solution of applied problems. It also argues for the establishment of computer program libraries which have recently become a valuable adjunct to problem solving.
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