Mathematical Modeling Concepts

verb to estimate or conclude something by extending or projecting known information

• The researchers extrapolated the data to predict future trends.
• I extrapolated from the information given that the project will be completed on time.
• I totally extrapolated that she was into him based on how she was acting.
• He extrapolated the story of his childhood to illustrate a larger point about resilience.

noun a scientific theory dealing with the transmission, reception, and processing of information

• Information theory is a branch of applied mathematics that encompasses the quantification of information.
• I'm studying information theory in my computer science class.
• Diving into information theory can be mind-boggling, but it's so interesting.
• Understanding information theory is like unlocking the secrets of communication.