Milne method

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a numerical method, involving Simpson's rule, for solving a linear differential equation.

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Named after E. A. Milne (1896–1950), English astronomer and mathematician

America could have its own version of the Aarhus method in Minnesota.
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Then French obstetricians advocated that the method would reduce pain and create a birthing environment free of stress.
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This behaviorally specific questioning method generally results in higher incidence rates than the ones used in the BJS report.
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Called by the hoity toity term of nasal insufflation, this method was used by some in Asia till a few hundred years ago.
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As Ackerman pointed out, all scientists are skeptics; skeptical doubt is a part of the scientific method.
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To reproduce the impulse born of the thought—this is the aim of a psychological method.
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Roman Pane who accompanied Columbus on his second voyage alludes to another method of using the herb.
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Their method of curing the leaves was to air-dry them and then packing them until wanted for use.
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Smith's method usually gives good results, as does also the more simple method of Hiss (p. 263).
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The rapid spread of the revolt was not a whit less marvelous than its lack of method or cohesion.
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