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31Selection algorithm — In computer science, a selection algorithm is an algorithm for finding the kth smallest number in a list (such a number is called the kth order statistic). This includes the cases of finding the minimum, maximum, and median elements. There are… …
32Maupertuis' principle — In classical mechanics, Maupertuis principle (named after Pierre Louis Maupertuis) is an integral equation that determines the path followed by a physical system without specifying the time parameterization of that path. It is a special case of… …
33harmonic analysis — Math. 1. the calculation of Fourier series and their generalization. 2. the study of Fourier series and their generalization. Also called Fourier analysis. [1865 70] * * * ▪ mathematics mathematical procedure for describing and analyzing… …
34Consistent estimator — {T1, T2, T3, …} is a sequence of estimators for parameter θ0, the true value of which is 4. This sequence is consistent: the estimators are getting more and more concentrated near the true value θ0; at the same time, these estimators are biased.… …
35Predispositioning Theory — was founded by Aron Katsenelinboigen (1927–2005), a Professor in Wharton School who dealt with indeterministic systems such as chess, business, economics, and other fields of knowledge and also made an essential step forward in elaboration of… …
36Thermodynamics — Annotated color version of the original 1824 Carnot heat engine showing the hot body (boiler), working body (system, steam), and cold body (water), the letters labeled according to the stopping points in Carnot cycle …
37Four-vertex theorem — The Four vertex theorem states that the curvature function of a simple, closed plane curve has at least four local extrema (specifically, at least two local maxima and at least two local minima). The name of the theorem derives from the… …
38Hamilton's principle — In physics, Hamilton s principle is William Rowan Hamilton s formulation of the principle of stationary action (see that article for historical formulations). It states that the dynamics of a physical system is determined by a variational problem …
39Calculus of predispositions — is a basic part of Predispositioning Theory and belongs to the indeterministic procedures. “The key component of any indeterministic procedure is the evaluation of a position. Since it is impossible to devise a deterministic chain linking the… …
40minimum — /min euh meuhm/, n., pl. minimums, minima / meuh/, adj. n. 1. the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like. 2. the lowest speed permitted on a highway. 3. the lowest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded. 4.… …
