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SLOPE GRAPH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ratio chart
1, record 1, English, ratio%20chart
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- semilogarithmic chart 1, record 1, English, semilogarithmic%20chart
correct
- semi-logarithmic chart 2, record 1, English, semi%2Dlogarithmic%20chart
correct
- semilog chart 1, record 1, English, semilog%20chart
correct
- arith-log chart 3, record 1, English, arith%2Dlog%20chart
correct
- rate-of-change chart 4, record 1, English, rate%2Dof%2Dchange%20chart
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ratio charts are also called semilogarithmic or semilog charts. This particular chart is designed with an arithmetic scale (equal-unit scale) along the X axis, and one or more logarithmic cycles along the Y axis. ... The general principles and mechanical details of drawing the data points and the data path are identical to the procedures for any line chart. 5, record 1, English, - ratio%20chart
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The interpretation of information mapped onto a semilog(ratio) chart is, therefore, somewhat different from the ordinary arithmetic line graph. The important difference is this : the slope of the data path on a ratio chart reveals the rate(percentage change) at which the Y variable is changing per unit of X.... the ratio chart(semilogarithmic variety) is measuring percentage change in the Y variable only. Since the X scale is arithmetic, changes in the X portion of the data path are arithmetic, not ratio(or percentage) changes. Semilog(ratio) charts are usually employed to graph data... when a Y variable changes by a large amount in a relatively short range of the X variable. 5, record 1, English, - ratio%20chart
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- graphique semi-logarithmique
1, record 1, French, graphique%20semi%2Dlogarithmique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- graphique en coordonnées semi-logarithmiques 2, record 1, French, graphique%20en%20coordonn%C3%A9es%20semi%2Dlogarithmiques
correct
- diagramme semi-logarithmique 3, record 1, French, diagramme%20semi%2Dlogarithmique
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les axes des abscisses et des ordonnées peuvent tous deux recevoir le caractère logarithmique, mais l'axe des ordonnées peut s'en trouver seul affecté [...] Les graphiques à coordonnées [...] dans lesquels seul l'axe des ordonnées présente cette particularité sont dits semi-logarithmiques [...]; ces derniers possèdent donc un axe des abscisses divisé en parties égales et un axe des ordonnées portant, comme l'échelle de la règle à calcul, des divisions de plus en plus petites correspondant à des grandeurs croissant arithmétiquement. Il s'agit là de graphiques directement dérivés de ceux qu'on appelle à coordonnées cartésiennes et qui se tracent comme ceux-ci, en reliant les points d'intersection des coordonnées. 4, record 1, French, - graphique%20semi%2Dlogarithmique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] Ce type de graphique est à recommander chaque fois qu'on voudra faire apparaître des rapports et qu'on étudiera des taux de variation (valeur relative des variations et non plus valeur absolue). 5, record 1, French, - graphique%20semi%2Dlogarithmique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gráfico de ratios
1, record 1, Spanish, gr%C3%A1fico%20de%20ratios
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Differential and Integral Calculus
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- derivative
1, record 2, English, derivative
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- differential coefficient 2, record 2, English, differential%20coefficient
correct
- rate of change 2, record 2, English, rate%20of%20change
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The slope of a graph y=f(x) at a given point c; more precisely, it is the limit as h approaches zero of f(c+h)-f(c) divided by h. 2, record 2, English, - derivative
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Rate of change of mathematical function with respect to change in independent variable. 3, record 2, English, - derivative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Calcul différentiel et intégral
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dérivée
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dérivée d'une fonction d'une variable : limite vers laquelle tend le rapport de l'accroissement de cette fonction à l'accroissement de la variable lorsque celui-ci tend vers zéro. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] bien souvent, on ne fait pas la distinction entre dérivée (derivative) en un point et fonction dérivée (derivation). Pourtant, la première représente la pente (slope) en un point de la courbe représentative, alors que la seconde est une application (relation entre deux ensembles). 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-12-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- slope graph
1, record 3, English, slope%20graph
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- graphe des pentes
1, record 3, French, graphe%20des%20pentes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-01-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flat
1, record 4, English, flat
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having a slope of zero at all points, as a graph, curve, etc. 2, record 4, English, - flat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The attenuator loss, being the same for frequencies between 80 and 6000 Hz, indicates the amplifier frequency response over this range is flat. 3, record 4, English, - flat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This equivalence is valid in cases where the frequency response, or response curve, is described. 4, record 4, English, - flat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- uniforme
1, record 4, French, uniforme
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- régulier 2, record 4, French, r%C3%A9gulier
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Que doit-on exiger d'une tête de lecture de qualité? 1. Une réponse uniforme sans pointe ni faiblesse à toutes les fréquences, de 20 Hz à 20 000 Hz. 2. Une très bonne séparation [...] 1, record 4, French, - uniforme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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