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07:57 Jun 25, 2012 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Mathematics & Statistics / data on births | |||||||
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3 | beehive shape population structure |
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ojiva ogive Explanation: Ogive is a standard term in Statistics normally referring to the cumulative distribution function (CDF). In other contexts, it represents the roundly tapered end of a two-dimensional; diagonal rib of a Gothic vault, a pointed arc, or the curved area making up the nose of a projectile. It's a bit odd in the context of a population pyramid. What's the full context? Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogive Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumulative_distribution_functio... |
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beehive shape population structure Explanation: http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=population pyramids adult e... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2012-06-25 09:06:42 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- www.springerlink.com/index/74N43K7267142V53.pdf shows some population pyramids, which are eroding underneath and evolv- ing into a kind of beehive or even a Christmas tree. The most significant key ... I believe I have finally got it, after all that coming and going! -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day1 hr (2012-06-26 09:23:38 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- You're welcome! |
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