Mathematical Models Flashcards

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Axioms

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Mathematical statements that serve as starting points for other statements and are logically derived.

Tou can’t prove something using nothing
Axioms are unproved truths 1+1=2

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Continuous Quantitative Variables

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infinite number of values between 2 values (i.e. decimal points)

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Discrete Quantitative Variables

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a finite number of values between 2 values (i.e. no decimal points)

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Functions

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You put X into a given function and get Y out of it.

A weekly salary (X) is a function of the Hourly Pay and number of Hours Worked.
HP x HW = X(the function)
X and Y are the axis of th graph and the function is the plotted point

ex.
f(x) = a². also means y = a²

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Theorem

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Statements logically derived from or proven by one or more axioms or previous statements.

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Linear Equations

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f(x) = ax + b

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Quadratic Equation

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f(x) = ax² + bx + c

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Exponential Equation

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f(x) = a^{x}

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Logistic Equation

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f(x) = a ÷ (c + b^{x})

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Logarithmic Equation

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f(x) = log,{a}(x)

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Trigonomic Equation

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f(x) = cos(x) 
f(x) = sin(x)
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Polynomial Equation

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ax + bx² + cx³

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Vertical Shift

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f(x)±b

If b is positive+ it moves up
If b is negarive- it moves down

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Horizontal Shift

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f(x±c)

If C is positive+ it moves left
If C is negative- it moves right

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15
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Vertical Stretch/Squeeze

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d*f(x)

If d is more than 1 or less than -1 it STRETCHES

If d is a decimal it SQUEEZES

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Horizontal Stretch/Squeeze

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f(e*x)

If e is a decimal it STRETCHES

If e is more than 1 or less then -1 it SQUEEZES

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Linear Model

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Population increases by a fixed amount each generation.

Most commonly used to describe population of inanimate objects like garbage.

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Common Difference

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In each transition period the population grows by a fixed amount (d)

Linear Models

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Common Ratio

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Fixed factor (r) the population is multiplied by

In each generation the population is equal to population in previous generation, multiplied by common Ratio

Exponential Model

20
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Exponential Model

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Constant rate of growth.

21
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Logistic Model

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Growth linked to amount of space available.

Once hitting the carrying capacity, there can be no more growth possible to be sustained.

22
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Elbow Room

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The difference between carrying capacity and the current population size.

Rate of growth is directly linked to the amount of elbow room available to be inhabited