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extrapolation

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A quick definition of extrapolation:

Extrapolation: When we try to guess or figure out something we don't know based on things we do know. It's like connecting the dots to make a picture, but sometimes we have to guess what the missing dots might look like. This can be used in math, science, and even in the law to make decisions.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Extrapolation is the process of estimating an unknown value or quantity based on the known range of variables. It can also refer to the process by which a court deduces a legal principle from another case or the process of speculating about possible results based on known facts.

Example 1: A scientist measures the growth rate of a plant over a period of two weeks and uses that data to estimate how much the plant will grow over the next month.

Example 2: A court uses a previous case as a basis for making a decision in a current case. For example, if a court previously ruled that a certain action was illegal, they may use that ruling to determine the legality of a similar action in a new case.

Example 3: A weather forecaster uses current weather patterns and historical data to predict what the weather will be like in the coming days or weeks.

In each of these examples, extrapolation is used to make an educated guess or prediction based on available information. It involves taking what is known and using it to estimate what is unknown.

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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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