linear
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4.9
- adjective
- /ˈlɪniər/
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lineal
- This is the simple linear trend line, so to speak.
- linear regression
- a linear model
- hierarchical linear model
It's a linear theory, and linear theories can't be chaotic.
- It's a linear theory, and linear theories can't be chaotic.
- It's not a linear increase, so keep that in mind.
- You have set of piecewise linear functions.
- That's what I'll call a linear or first order Infinity.
- And observables are represented by linear hermission operators.
- That's called the standard form OK of a linear DE OK.
- And and so we sit here and a linear transformation.
- Now that's in the linear model goes to the exponential model.
Examples
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To examine if 8th grade FCAT reading scores predict FCAT scores, a linear regression was conducted.
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So this is for a linear or identity function.
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And it's just this simple linear relationship.
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Therefore, we chose to interpret the results from the linear model due to its higher efficiency.
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Teaching students with moderate ID to solve simple linear equations is no small task.
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Factors associated with mean birthweight in a multiple linear regression model are shown in Table 3.
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The function U is linear A+ BX plus Cy.
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A linear equation describes a straight line when plotted on a graph.
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In math class, we learned how to solve linear equations such as y = 2x + 5.
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The relationship between distance and time in uniform motion is modeled by a linear equation.
Antonyms
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A math equation or relation that does not make a straight line and is harder to solve
Compounds
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A branch of math that studies equations and matrices to solve problems
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A way to use a straight line to show how one number changes with another
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A machine that makes tiny charged particles move faster in a straight line
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An equation with the variable to the first power that makes a straight line when graphed
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A math method to find the best result when rules use only adding and multiplying by numbers
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A way of drawing that makes distant objects look smaller to show distance
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A device with a pointer that moves evenly as the measured value changes
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A rule that changes functions and keeps addition and multiplication by numbers
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A system that keeps a machine stable using a simple model and noisy measurements despite random disturbances
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A machine that uses microwaves to speed up charged particles in a straight line
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A unit of distance used in sea navigation, like a nautical mile
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Etymology
Linear comes from the Latin linea ('line'), the same idea as the English word line. In math, a linear equation makes a straight line on a graph, which is why 'linear' means it behaves like a line.