Bell Curve
Bell Curve — a graphical representation of a normal distribution of data pointsMore information
Trawler Problem
Trawler Problem — A pursuit problem where the solution is for the pursuer to double back on the pursued.More information
Law of Unintended Consequences
Law of Unintended Consequences — Descibes the concept of something being created for one result actually being used for a different and usually conflicting second result.More information
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Pursuit Curve
Pursuit Curve — The path an object follows when chasing another objectMore information
Kernel Density Estimation
Kernel Density Estimation — also called a Parzen window; allows for the extrapolation of a small data set to describe a larger data pool.More information
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Katzman Automatic Imaging Telescope
Katzman Automatic Imaging Telescope — A robotic telescope owned by UC Berkley on Mt Hamilton. It’s used exclusively for the search for super novas.More information
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Activation Synthesis Theory
Activation Synthesis Theory — a theory by Allen Hobson and Robert McCarley describing dreams as the random firing of neurons in the brain.More information
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Direct Network Flow Problem
Direct Network Flow Problem — an application of graph theory to describe movements and find patterns of sources and end points.More information
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H5N1 – Avian Flu
H5N1 – Avian Flu — a strain of influenza type A endemic in bird populations. More information