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          |  |  Series as a Computational Differentiation Tool
 
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          |  |  Series is generally the most efficient and accurate way to compute high-order derivative values. We evaluate the use and misuse of Mathematica's Series, D, and simplify functions for working with nth-order derivatives.
 
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