Quadratic Models
Quadratic Models- Models based on quadratic functions Acceleration Due to Gravity- The acceleration of a free-falling object toward another object caused by gravitational forces; on the surface of the Earth equal to approximately 32 feet or 9.8 meters per second per second Quadratic Regression- A technique that finds an equation for the best-fitting parabola through a set of points Impressionistic Models- A model where no theory exists that explains why the model fits the data, also called ‘non-theory based model’
F(x)=Ax 2 +Bx+c A≠0 x is the independent variable F(x), also known as y, is the dependent variable
This will find solutions to ax 2 +bx+c=0
Y-intercept- the value for C X-intercept- Use the quadratic formula
Sketch a graph from a≤x≤b For every integer a to b, plug in each point into your equation (should be substituting value in for x and solving for y) Ordered pair that you get as an answer should be plotted out When all ordered pairs are plotted, connect all points with a line, with arrows continuing in both directions
Graph function on your calculator Press 2 ND, then CALC (TRACE) ◦ Depending on what parabola looks like Select Option 3:Minimum Select Option 4:Maximum Select bounds to the left and right of where you think the min/max is ◦ If finding minimum, than all values of y are ≥ min. ◦ If finding maximum, then all values of y are ≤ max.
Minimum Maximum
F(x)=Ax 2 +Bx+C If A is positive, then the graph opens upwards and has a minimum value If A is negative, then the graph opens downward and has a maximum value
H=-16t 2 +vt+s H=height t=time v= initial velocity s= initial height
Plug in values for initial velocity, in for v, and initial height, in for s Plug in given time in seconds for t Solve for H
Graph equation in your calculator Find where y=0 X-value is solution
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