Enhancing Numerical Method Robustness and Sensitivity: User Insights Survey

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* 1. What is your job title?

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* 2. What industry do you work in?

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* 3. How big is your organization?

1-50 employees

51-200 employees

201-500 employees

501-1000 employees

More than 1000 employees

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* 4. What are the applications of numerical analysis tools in your work? (Select all that apply)

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Engineering simulations

Scientific research

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What numerical algorithms do you currently utilise?

Optimization Solvers

Automatic Differentiation

Statistics

Compilers

Heuristics

Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which operating systems are you using for numerical analysis tools? (Select all that apply)

Windows

macOS

Linux

Other (please specify)

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* 7. On a scale of 1-10, how aware are you of the sensitivity of your numerical solutions to minor errors in problem parameters?

Not aware at all

Very aware

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* 8. How often do you encounter unexpected results in your numerical solutions due to minor modifications in problem parameters?

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Not sure

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* 9. How important is it for you to understand the sensitivity of your numerical solutions to minor errors?

Very important

Important

Neutral

Not important

Not important at all

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* 10. Can you describe a situation where a minor error in problem parameters significantly impacted your numerical results?

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* 11. What steps do you currently take to assess the sensitivity of your numerical solutions?

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* 12. Where would you say the main problems sit in your current process?

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* 13. If you could improve one aspect of your current process for handling sensitivity and robustness in numerical solutions, what would it be?

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* 14. On a scale of 1-10, how problematic is it for you when numerical solutions are highly sensitive to minor modifications in problem parameters?

Not problematic at all

Very problematic

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* 15. What are the main problems you face in the sensitivity and robustness of numerical solutions? Rank the following issues in order of priority

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* 16. When dealing with sensitivity and robustness in numerical solutions, what are your top 5 priorities?

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* 17. Do you feel that you currently lack insights into the sensitivity and stability of your numerical solutions?

Yes (please specify)

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* 18. On a scale of 1-10, how valuable would you find a detailed report on the sensitivity & robustness of your numerical solutions?

Not valuable at all

Very valuable

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* 19. What specific details would you like included in a sensitivity & robustness report for high-level and technical stakeholders?

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* 20. What specific features or functionalities would you prioritize in a service that provides sensitivity and robustness reports for numerical solutions? (Select top 5)

Detailed sensitivity analysis

Stability metrics

Historical performance data

Automated error detection and reporting

Recommendations for improving robustness

Real-time monitoring and alerts

Other (please specify)

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* 21. What additional problems or challenges do you face in the area of sensitivity and robustness of numerical methods?

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* 22. Please let us know who completed this survey

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