Consider the dynamical system S(t+1) = S(t)(1-S(t))/2 for t=0,1,2,3.
Part 1: Find the fixed points in terms of the initial condition q0, the parameter a, and the number m.
Part 2:
[1] If S0 = 0.01, calculate S1, S2, S3, and S4.
[2] If S0 = 0.01, calculate S1, S2, S3, and S4.
[3] Based on the above calculations, what can you infer about the stability of one of the fixed points?
Part 3:
[1] If S0 = 0.9, calculate S1, S2, S3, and S4.
[2] If S0 = 1.1, calculate S1, S2, S3, and S4.
[3] Based on the above calculations, what can you infer about the stability of one of the fixed points?