Tag: Curves

Higher-Order Growth Curves and Mixture Modeling with Mplus A Practical Guide


Free Download Kandauda Wickrama, "Higher-Order Growth Curves and Mixture Modeling with Mplus: A Practical Guide "
English | ISBN: 1138925152 | 2016 | 326 pages | EPUB | 21 MB
This practical introduction to second-order and growth mixture models using Mplus introduces simple and complex techniques through incremental steps. The authors extend latent growth curves to second-order growth curve and mixture models and then combine the two. To maximize understanding, each model is presented with basic structural equations, figures with associated syntax that highlight what the statistics mean, Mplus applications, and an interpretation of results. Examples from a variety of disciplines demonstrate the use of the models and exercises allow readers to test their understanding of the techniques. A comprehensive introduction to confirmatory factor analysis, latent growth curve modeling, and growth mixture modeling is provided so the book can be used by readers of various skill levels. The book’s datasets are available on the web.

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Ramified Surfaces On Branch Curves and Algebraic Geometry in the 20th Century (Frontiers in the History of Science)


Free Download Ramified Surfaces: On Branch Curves and Algebraic Geometry in the 20th Century (Frontiers in the History of Science) by Michael Friedman
English | September 28, 2022 | ISBN: 3031057198 | 264 pages | MOBI | 6.82 Mb
The book offers an extensive study on the convoluted history of the research of algebraic surfaces, focusing for the first time on one of its characterizing curves: the branch curve. Starting with separate beginnings during the 19th century with descriptive geometry as well as knot theory, the book focuses on the 20th century, covering the rise of the Italian school of algebraic geometry between the 1900s till the 1930s (with Federigo Enriques, Oscar Zariski and Beniamino Segre, among others), the decline of its classical approach during the 1940s and the 1950s (with Oscar Chisini and his students), and the emergence of new approaches with Boris Moishezon’s program of braid monodromy factorization.By focusing on how the research on one specific curve changed during the 20th century, the author provides insights concerning the dynamics of epistemic objects and configurations of mathematical research. It is in this sense that the book offers to take the branch curve as a cross-section through the history of algebraic geometry of the 20th century, considering this curve as an intersection of several research approaches and methods.

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Focus On Curves and Surfaces


Free Download Focus On Curves and Surfaces by Kelly Dempski
English | 2002 | ISBN: 159200007X | 280 Pages | DJVU | 13.2 MB
"Focus On Curves and Surfaces" gives you the tools you need to build exciting, high-detail characters and backgrounds for your games!

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Quilting with Curves 20 Geometric Projects


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English | 2023 | ISBN: 1644033674 | 324 Pages | EPUB (True) | 96 MB
You’ll learn how exciting (and easy) it is to sew curves in your patchwork projects. Quilting with Curves has 20 geometric-patterned quilt projects, from basic curves to complex combinations. Award-winning quilt designer Daisy Aschehoug shares a unique style of pattern writing, allowing you to combine curves of different sizes with other geometric elements. Beginners who have never quilted curves can easily follow along with the projects, and all quilters can take away valuable tips on creating original designs. Advanced quilters can challenge themselves by combining several curved techniques.

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Lindsay Adler – Learn+ Episode 8 Curves – December 2021


Free Download Lindsay Adler – Learn+ Episode 8: Curves – December 2021
Content Source:https://learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/plus/2021/12/episode-8-curves/
Genre / Category:Photography
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Throughout my years as a photographer I have created some stunning and powerful images of curvy women. Is there magic lighting, camera angles or techniques that flatter every woman? Certainly not, but in this episode I will help you peek inside my head for some of the many things I think about to help bring out a woman’s best.

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