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Gamma
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Hello,
I have a set of data points to plot as graph.
X axis: Year
Y axis: Number of deaths due to cancer.
The graph is of parabolic shape opening to the right.
Following is my question:
I have been asked to plot only the first and last points and connect those points with a straight line. Use the equation of the straight line to predict future deaths.
Can this graph be considered as a function? I am not sure how to answer this. My answer is yes and No.
Yes because, by the definition of a function, you have a certain output for a certain in put. The definition does not worry about the accuracy of the output.
No because, two points in a set of data can not accurately predict the future outcomes.
Experts... what are your thoughts?
Thank You in advance.
Gamma
I have a set of data points to plot as graph.
X axis: Year
Y axis: Number of deaths due to cancer.
The graph is of parabolic shape opening to the right.
Following is my question:
I have been asked to plot only the first and last points and connect those points with a straight line. Use the equation of the straight line to predict future deaths.
Can this graph be considered as a function? I am not sure how to answer this. My answer is yes and No.
Yes because, by the definition of a function, you have a certain output for a certain in put. The definition does not worry about the accuracy of the output.
No because, two points in a set of data can not accurately predict the future outcomes.
Experts... what are your thoughts?
Thank You in advance.
Gamma
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