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51Linear least squares (mathematics) — This article is about the mathematics that underlie curve fitting using linear least squares. For statistical regression analysis using least squares, see linear regression. For linear regression on a single variable, see simple linear regression …
52Lagrange multipliers — In mathematical optimization problems, the method of Lagrange multipliers, named after Joseph Louis Lagrange, is a method for finding the extrema of a function of several variables subject to one or more constraints; it is the basic tool in… …
53Trade-off — A trade off (or tradeoff) is a situation that involves losing one quality or aspect of something in return for gaining another quality or aspect. It implies a decision to be made with full comprehension of both the upside and downside of a… …
54LTI system theory — or linear time invariant system theory is a theory in the field of electrical engineering, specifically in circuits, signal processing, and control theory, that investigates the response of a linear, time invariant system to an arbitrary input… …
55Christopher A. Sims — Born October 21, 1942 (1942 10 21) (age 69) Washington, D.C. Nationality American Institution Princeton University Field Macroeconomics Econometrics Time ser …
56Robert B. Wilson — Infobox Scientist name = Robert B. Wilson image width = caption = birth date = Birth date and age|1937|05|16|mf=y birth place = death date = death place = residence = nationality = field = Economist work institution = Stanford University (since… …
57Non-Newtonian calculus — The phrase Non Newtonian calculus used by Grossman and KatzGrossman and Katz. Non Newtonian Calculus , ISBN 0912938013, Lee Press, 1972.] describes a variety of alternatives to the classical calculus of Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz.There… …
58Civil engineering — The Petronas Twin Towers, designed by architect Cesar Pelli and Thornton Tomasetti and Ranhill Bersekutu Sdn Bhd engineers, were the world s tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004. Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that… …
59Force — For other uses, see Force (disambiguation). See also: Forcing (disambiguation) Forces are also described as a push or pull on an object. They can be due to phenomena such as gravity, magnetism, or anything that might cause a mass to accelerate …
60Global Positioning System — GPS redirects here. For other uses, see GPS (disambiguation). Geodesy Fundamentals …
