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FONCTION DECISION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mathematics
- Statistical Methods
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- discriminant function
1, record 1, English, discriminant%20function
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- discriminant 2, record 1, English, discriminant
correct
- decision function 3, record 1, English, decision%20function
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function that assigns an individual to one of two or more populations on the basis of data for that individual. 4, record 1, English, - discriminant%20function
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Mathématiques
- Méthodes statistiques
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fonction discriminante
1, record 1, French, fonction%20discriminante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fonction de discrimination 2, record 1, French, fonction%20de%20discrimination
correct, feminine noun
- discriminant 1, record 1, French, discriminant
correct, masculine noun
- fonction de décision 3, record 1, French, fonction%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction linéaire de plusieurs variables qui indique l'appartenance à une classe complémentaire. 4, record 1, French, - fonction%20discriminante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La fonction de discrimination permet de décider de l'appartenance d'un objet à une classe connue. 2, record 1, French, - fonction%20discriminante
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Economic Planning
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- objective function
1, record 2, English, objective%20function
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function which measures the achievement of a desired goal under given constraints. 2, record 2, English, - objective%20function
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The decision-maker ... is assumed to have an objective function, an entity which he aims to maximise. This objective function may be profits, or income, or net social benefits defined in any way so as to incorporate things other than income. 3, record 2, English, - objective%20function
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The estimation of benefits and costs can be undertaken only in relation to an objective function. 4, record 2, English, - objective%20function
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Planification économique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fonction d'objectifs
1, record 2, French, fonction%20d%27objectifs
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fonction de décision 2, record 2, French, fonction%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
feminine noun
- fonction-objectif 3, record 2, French, fonction%2Dobjectif
correct, feminine noun
- fonction d'objectif 2, record 2, French, fonction%20d%27objectif
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'estimation des coûts et bénéfices ne peut être entreprise que par rapport à une fonction d'objectifs; sans cela il ne serait pas possible de déterminer ce que la communauté considère comme «bon» ou «mauvais». En d'autres termes, les bénéfices mesurent la contribution du projet à ladite fonction et inversement pour les coûts. 1, record 2, French, - fonction%20d%27objectifs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
- Planificación económica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- función objetivo
1, record 2, Spanish, funci%C3%B3n%20objetivo
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-08-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Decision-Making Process
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- decision function 1, record 3, English, decision%20function
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Processus décisionnel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fonction de décision
1, record 3, French, fonction%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fonction décisionnelle 2, record 3, French, fonction%20d%C3%A9cisionnelle
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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