Mathematics A-Level
Refinement using data
What Refinement using data means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Refinement using data
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Adjusting the function, domain or constants to fit data better, such as adding a drag term or restricting t.
Topics that use Refinement using data
- Algebra and functions (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Algebraic division by linear expressions
- Amplitude
- Asymptote
- Comparing coefficients
- Completing the square
- Composite function
- Conjugate
- Discriminant
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