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For a linear function with the general form $y(x) = mx + c$, what does the constant 'c' represent?
For a linear function with the general form $y(x) = mx + c$, what does the constant 'c' represent?
- The y-intercept of the line (correct)
- The slope of the line
- The rate of change of the function
- The x-intercept of the line
Given a power function $y(x) = Mx^p +c$, if the value of "p" is increased, what happens to the graph of the function?
Given a power function $y(x) = Mx^p +c$, if the value of "p" is increased, what happens to the graph of the function?
- The graph shifts vertically
- The graph shifts horizontally
- The graph becomes steeper (correct)
- The graph becomes flatter
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a surge function?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a surge function?
- It models parameters that increase from zero to some maximum value.
- It is often used to model the decay of radioactive isotopes. (correct)
- It models parameters that decrease to zero from some maximum value.
- It can be used to model drug intake in the body.
What is the relationship between the exponential function $y(x) = a^x$ and the logarithmic function $x(y) = log_a(y)$ ?
What is the relationship between the exponential function $y(x) = a^x$ and the logarithmic function $x(y) = log_a(y)$ ?
Simplify the following logarithmic expression using the rules of logarithms: $log_a (x^3y)$
Simplify the following logarithmic expression using the rules of logarithms: $log_a (x^3y)$
What is the correct mathematical form for calculating the area under a curve using the Trapezoid Rule?
What is the correct mathematical form for calculating the area under a curve using the Trapezoid Rule?
Which of these techniques can be used to approximate the solution to a non-linear equation?
Which of these techniques can be used to approximate the solution to a non-linear equation?
In Euler's method, the approximation of the solution to a differential equation at each step is based on what?
In Euler's method, the approximation of the solution to a differential equation at each step is based on what?
In the Lotka-Volterra model, what does the constant 'b' represent?
In the Lotka-Volterra model, what does the constant 'b' represent?
Which of the following best describes Euler's method?
Which of the following best describes Euler's method?
In Euler's method, what does the step size 'h' represent?
In Euler's method, what does the step size 'h' represent?
According to the Lotka-Volterra model, what will happen to the prey population in the absence of predators?
According to the Lotka-Volterra model, what will happen to the prey population in the absence of predators?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Euler's method?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Euler's method?
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the Lotka-Volterra model?
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the Lotka-Volterra model?
In the Lotka-Volterra model, what is the effect of increasing the value of the constant 'd'?
In the Lotka-Volterra model, what is the effect of increasing the value of the constant 'd'?
Which of the following best describes the behaviour of the function in the Lotka-Volterra model when the prey population (represented by 'Q') is very low?
Which of the following best describes the behaviour of the function in the Lotka-Volterra model when the prey population (represented by 'Q') is very low?
Given the function $f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 1$, what is the derivative of $f(x)$?
Given the function $f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 1$, what is the derivative of $f(x)$?
What is the derivative of the function $f(t) = at^pe^{-bt}$?
What is the derivative of the function $f(t) = at^pe^{-bt}$?
Using Newton's Method, what is the next guess for the root (x-value where the function crosses the x-axis) of the function $f(x) = x^2 - 2$, starting with an initial guess of $x_0 = 1.5$?
Using Newton's Method, what is the next guess for the root (x-value where the function crosses the x-axis) of the function $f(x) = x^2 - 2$, starting with an initial guess of $x_0 = 1.5$?
If the derivative of a function is constant, such as $f'(x) = c$, what can we conclude about the original function $f(x)$?
If the derivative of a function is constant, such as $f'(x) = c$, what can we conclude about the original function $f(x)$?
The surge function $f(t) = at^pe^{-bt}$ describes the concentration of a drug in the body over time. In the context of this function, what does the term $e^{-bt}$ represent?
The surge function $f(t) = at^pe^{-bt}$ describes the concentration of a drug in the body over time. In the context of this function, what does the term $e^{-bt}$ represent?
If the derivative of a function is positive at a particular point 'x', what can you say about the behavior of the function at that point?
If the derivative of a function is positive at a particular point 'x', what can you say about the behavior of the function at that point?
Which of these statements about Newton's Method is TRUE?
Which of these statements about Newton's Method is TRUE?
Consider the function $f(x) = e^x$. The derivative $f'(x) = e^x$. This means what about the function $f(x) = e^x$?
Consider the function $f(x) = e^x$. The derivative $f'(x) = e^x$. This means what about the function $f(x) = e^x$?
Flashcards
Surge function
Surge function
A function modeling concentration with time, $f(t) = at^pe^{-bt}$.
Power function
Power function
A function expressed as $f(x) = x^p$; dominates early in the surge function.
Negative exponential
Negative exponential
A function that decreases rapidly over time, found in $e^{-bt}$.
Newton's Method
Newton's Method
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Derivative
Derivative
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Positive derivative
Positive derivative
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Negative derivative
Negative derivative
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Critical point
Critical point
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True Positive
True Positive
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False Positive
False Positive
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False Negative
False Negative
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True Negative
True Negative
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Logarithm
Logarithm
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Linear Function
Linear Function
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Behavior of N relative to K
Behavior of N relative to K
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Derivative when N < K
Derivative when N < K
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Derivative when N > K
Derivative when N > K
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Derivative when N = K
Derivative when N = K
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Maximum derivative at N = K/2
Maximum derivative at N = K/2
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Increasing rate when N < K/2
Increasing rate when N < K/2
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Decreasing rate when N > K/2
Decreasing rate when N > K/2
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Euler's Method
Euler's Method
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Study Notes
Binary Classification Tables
- Categorizes samples into four groups: True Positives (A), False Positives (B), False Negatives (C), and True Negatives (D).
- A sample is correctly classified as positive (A).
- A negative sample (no condition) falsely classified as positive (B).
- A positive sample (has condition) falsely classified as negative (C).
- A sample correctly classified as negative (D).
Equations for Binary Classification Tests
- Includes expressions for calculating accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, prevalence, and other metrics.
- Formulae are presented using variables like A, B, C, D, and N (total samples).
- Provides definitions for true positives, false positives, false negatives, and true negatives.
Problem with Units - Diving Deeper
- Discusses units of constants in power functions (y(x) = Mxp + c).
- 'c' has the same units as 'y'.
- 'p' (power) is unitless.
- 'M' units are derived using alternative equation: M = N / x0.
- 'N' and 'x0' have units of 'y' and 'x', respectively.
General Form
- Explains the use of power law function, stating extra constant isn't necessary for modeling data.
- Introduces sine wave: y(t) = A sin((2Ï€t)/P - S) + E
- Defines constants A, P, S, and E (amplitude, period, shift, equilibrium).
- Notes that each constant's value is dependent on the situation modeled.
SIR Models
- Describes SIR models with three groups: Susceptible (S), Infected (I), and Recovered (R).
- Adds total population (N = S + I + R).
- Explains the role of each group in the model (susceptibility, infection, recovery).
- Introduces basic reproduction number (Ro) and infectious period (IP).
Derivatives
- If a derivative is positive at a point, the function is increasing.
- If a derivative is negative at a point, the function is decreasing.
- A derivative of zero suggests a critical point (maximum or minimum).
- A constant derivative indicates a linear function.
Understanding Logistic DEs
- Discusses constants r (unconstrained growth rate) and K (carrying capacity) in logistic equations.
- A lower 'r' value results in slower growth.
- Higher 'r' values accelerate growth.
- Near zero, the function acts like an exponential (r).
- The function tends toward K but doesn't exceed it.
- Derivative is positive below K, negative above K, zero at K.
- Steepest slope is found at N = K/2.
Euler's Method
- Used to model system behavior over time using differential equations.
- Approximation of new values through tangents.
- Equation: y(t+h) = y(t) + h*y'(t)
SIR Differential Equations
- Introduces constants a and b related to disease-specific characteristics (Ro, IP).
- a = Ro/IP.Represents average infections per time period.
- b = 1/IP.Proportion of infected individuals recovering each period.
- Basic SIR equations provide S', I', and R' using a and b.
Lotka-Volterra Model
- Focuses on predator (P) and prey (Q) populations.
- Variables like F and I can substitute P and Q.
- Explains constants a, b, c, and d affecting the populations:
- 'a': Prey natural growth rate
- 'b': Effect of predator-prey interaction on prey
- 'c': Reduction in predator population due to competition.
- 'd': Effect of interaction on predator population based on prey.
Additional Topics (Page 2)
- Discusses different types of functions, including linear (y = mx + c), exponential (y = Cekx), and power (y = Mxp + c).
- Expands on logarithmic functions and their properties (log rules).
- Introduces 'log-lin' plots as a way to linearize exponential data.
- Describes surge functions (f(t) = ate-bt).
- Explores Newton's method for approximating solutions to functions.
- Discusses the concept of tangent lines and their relationship to derivatives.
- Provides a summary of SI Units.
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