Cubic Splines and cubic Hermite Interpolations

Hi,

I have a question regarding some interpolation methods.. If someone in
here could tell me the difference between:

a) Cubic Splines and cubic hermite interpolation methods.
b) Is there a difference between cubic hermite polynomials and cubic
hermite interpolation.

I read through various literatures but, couldnt really understand the
difference.

I would really appreciate if someone in the group could help me on this.

Thanks in advance.

Anupam

anupam79 wrote:
>
> I have a question regarding some interpolation methods.. If someone in
> here could tell me the difference between:
>
> a) Cubic Splines and cubic hermite interpolation methods.

not all cubic splines are 3rd degree Hermite.  there is also Lagrange
and other 3rd degree polynomial splines.

> b) Is there a difference between cubic hermite polynomials and cubic
> hermite interpolation?

the terms mean the same thing to me.

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