A parametric approximation (Q1904006)

The authors consider the problem of selecting the best parameter in methods of parametric interpolation and approximation. They give such a statement of the interpolation problem that can be examined from the point of view of the method of continuation of the solution with respect to a parameter, and the original parameter can be introduced as the continuation parameter. Further, the problem reduces to the solution of a Cauchy problem of a special kind. Some additional problems of parametric approximation are briefly discussed and numerical examples illustrating the advantages of the authors' approach are presented.