Calculus
If a linear model accurately reflects the measured data, then the linear model makes it easy to predict what outcomes will occur given any input within the range for which the model is valid. I chose the word valid, because many physical occurences may only be linear within a certain range. Consider applying force to stretch a spring. Within a certain distance, the spring will move a linear distance proportional to the force applied. Outside that range, the relationship is no longer linear, so we restrict our model to the range where it does work.
by figuring out the equation
non-linear model of communication is a way of communication that is thoght to came from the creative side of the brain that gets the message across in a round about way
It can be a realistic model in many cases, so the question is pointless unless it refers to some specific situation.
It is a linear model.
It's a measure of how well a simple linear model accounts for observed variation.
when does it make sense to choose a linear function to model a set of data
A model in which your mother.
Calculus
Depends on your definition of "linear" For someone taking basic math - algebra, trigonometry, etc - yes. Linear means "on the same line." For a statistician/econometrician? No. "Linear" has nothing to do with lines. A "linear" model means that the terms of the model are additive. The "general linear model" has a probability density as a solution set, not a line...
Linear sequential model is also called as classic life cycle method, which is also known as waterfall model =>this waterfall model in software process model involes five stages 1. communication 2.planning 3.modeling 4.construction 5.deployment
If a linear model accurately reflects the measured data, then the linear model makes it easy to predict what outcomes will occur given any input within the range for which the model is valid. I chose the word valid, because many physical occurences may only be linear within a certain range. Consider applying force to stretch a spring. Within a certain distance, the spring will move a linear distance proportional to the force applied. Outside that range, the relationship is no longer linear, so we restrict our model to the range where it does work.
by figuring out the equation
non-linear model of communication is a way of communication that is thoght to came from the creative side of the brain that gets the message across in a round about way
Non-linear model is a two way process in which the designer/presenter show/identified the response/feedback of the receiver, its also called circular and interactional model.
In graph form, the linear equation lies below the true line or curve.