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EXPONENTIAL LAW [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Probability (Statistics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- exponential distribution
1, record 1, English, exponential%20distribution
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- exponential law 2, record 1, English, exponential%20law
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The exponential distribution, which describes the time between consecutive rare random events in a process with no memory. 3, record 1, English, - exponential%20distribution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exponential distribution: designation standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - exponential%20distribution
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Probabilités (Statistique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- distribution exponentielle
1, record 1, French, distribution%20exponentielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- loi exponentielle 2, record 1, French, loi%20exponentielle
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distribution exponentielle est dite «sans mémoire», ou sans vieillissement. À ce titre, elle est l'équivalent de la loi géométrique mais pour les distributions continues. 3, record 1, French, - distribution%20exponentielle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La distribution exponentielle est utile pour l'analyse des phénomènes tels que les files d'attente ou les durées du chômage. 4, record 1, French, - distribution%20exponentielle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La distribution exponentielle dont il est question ici est celle où l'on s'intéresse à la fonction de répartition, soit les probabilités d'être atteintes ou dépassées. 5, record 1, French, - distribution%20exponentielle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
loi exponentielle : désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 5, record 1, French, - distribution%20exponentielle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1982-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- exponential law 1, record 2, English, exponential%20law
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The measurement consists of measuring the light intensity transmitted through the solution; according to Lambert-Beer's exponential law, this is inversely proportional to the degree of concentration. 1, record 2, English, - exponential%20law
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- loi exponentielle
1, record 2, French, loi%20exponentielle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mesure [de certains éléments dissous dans l'eau] consiste à quantifier l'énergie lumineuse transmise au travers de la solution et dont la valeur est, suivant la loi exponentielle de Lambert-Beer, d'autant plus faible que la concentration est élevée. 1, record 2, French, - loi%20exponentielle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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