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theory — /thee euh ree, thear ee/, n., pl. theories. 1. a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena: Einstein s theory of relativity. 2. a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in… … Universalium
Switching amplifier — A switching amplifier or class D amplifier is an electronic amplifier which, in contrast to the active resistance used in linear mode AB class amplifiers, uses switching mode of transistor to regulate power delivery. The amplifier, therefore,… … Wikipedia
automata theory — Body of physical and logical principles underlying the operation of any electromechanical device (an automaton) that converts information input in one form into another, or into some action, according to an algorithm. Norbert Wiener and Alan M.… … Universalium
Computational complexity theory — is a branch of the theory of computation in theoretical computer science and mathematics that focuses on classifying computational problems according to their inherent difficulty, and relating those classes to each other. In this context, a… … Wikipedia
Code-switching — This article is about the use of more than one language in speech. For the use of multiple languages in writing, see Macaronic language. Sociolinguistics Areas of study … Wikipedia
Decision field theory — (DFT), is a dynamic cognitive approach to human decision making. It is a cognitive model that describes how people make decisions rather than a rational model that prescribes what people should do. It is also a dynamic model of decision making… … Wikipedia
Metaphorical code-switching — Sociolinguistics Areas of study Accent · Dialect Discourse analysis Language varieties … Wikipedia
Markov switching multifractal — In financial econometrics, the Markov switching multifractal (MSM) is a model of asset returns that incorporates stochastic volatility components of heterogeneous durations.[1][2] MSM captures the outliers, log memory like volatility persistence… … Wikipedia
Queueing theory — is the mathematical study of waiting lines (or s ). The theory enables mathematical analysis of several related processes, including arriving at the (back of the) queue, waiting in the queue (essentially a storage process), and being served by… … Wikipedia
Communication accommodation theory — The Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) explores the various reasons why individuals use speech and paralinguistics in order to try to emphasize or minimize the social differences between themselves and their interlocutors. It evolved from… … Wikipedia
