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retention curve [2 records]

Record 1 2011-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Education Theory and Methods
  • Examinations and Competitions (Education)
  • Mathematics
  • Statistical Methods
DEF

a curve depicting the amount retained after some deduction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
  • Docimologie
  • Mathématiques
  • Méthodes statistiques
DEF

Courbe obtenue en portant, en ordonnée, des mesures de la matière restituée de mémoire et, en abscisse, le temps qui s'est écoulé depuis l'apprentissage.

Spanish

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Record 2 1996-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Graph representing the suction pressure versus the moisture or water content in an unsaturated soil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Graphique représentant la force de succion en fonction de l'humidité ou de la teneur en eau, dans un sol non saturé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Gráfico que representa la presión de succión en función de la humedad o contenido de agua de un suelo no saturado.

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