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18 Cards in this Set
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abscissa |
The x-axis. |
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dependent variable |
A variable that cannot be arbitrarily selected and is determined by the independent variable. |
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exponential equation |
y - kB^(mx) |
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extrapolation |
Extending beyond the data points. |
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independent variable |
A variable that can be arbitrarily selected. |
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intercept |
The value where a line intersects a coordinate axis. |
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interpolation |
Extending between the data points. |
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least-squares linear regression |
A rigorous mathematical procedure that is used to find a line that best fits all the data points. |
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linear interpolation |
The approximation of a curve with a straight line. |
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linear regression |
The process of finding the equation of a straight line that best fits the data. |
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log-log graph |
A graph in which both axes are logarithmic. |
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ordinate |
The y-axis. |
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power equation |
y - kx^m |
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rectilinear graph |
A graph in which both axes are linear. |
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regression |
Going backward from the data to the equation. |
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semilog graph |
A graph in which one axis is logarithmic and the other is linear. |
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slope |
Rise over run. |
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vapor pressure |
The pressure of the vapor in equilibrium with the liquid or the solid. |
