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SURFACE CURVE [2 records]

Record 1 2012-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Methods
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
  • Government Accounting
DEF

A graphical presentation of a regression equation in two (or three) variables.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes statistiques
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
  • Comptabilité publique
CONT

Courbes de régression. [...] Ces courbes matérialisent, en moyenne, la dépendance de l'une de ces variables en fonction de l'autre.

OBS

courbe de régression; surface de régression : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

The longitudinal profile assumed by the surface of a stream of water flowing in a open channel or conduit. Surface curves are usually catalogued into 12 classifications depending on the slope of the conduit bed and whether the depth of flow is greater than, less than, or between, the normal depth and the critical depth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Profil en long de la surface d'un courant d'eau dans un canal découvert. La ligne d'eau est la courbe d'équilibre de toutes les forces agissant sur l'eau qui s'écoule.

Spanish

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