(software, object-oriented programming) A special method of an abstract class used in the template method pattern that prescribes an algorithm for its subclasses.

(object-oriented programming) A method whose behavior can be overridden within an inheriting class by a method with the same signature.

(object-oriented programming) Synonym of function overloading

Any of a group of statistical methods intended to improve the quality of manufactured goods, and more recently applied in other areas such as biotechnology and advertising.

plural of Taguchi method

(numerical analysis) A root-finding algorithm used for functions of one real variable with a continuous second derivative.

plural of Householder's method

(numerical analysis) Any of a class of iterative root-finding algorithms used for functions of one real variable with continuous derivatives up to some order d + 1, each method being characterized by the number d.

(computing) A method or means, usually a software or hardware component of a mainframe, to access data on an external storage device.

A highest-averages method for allocating seats, used to achieve proportional representation in elections.