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  1. How to remember which function is concave and which one is convex?

    If you know the standard English meaning of the words convex and concave, you can remember that for a convex function it is the epigraph that is convex, and for a concave function it is the epigraph that is …

  2. Concave vs Convex thumbsticks. | NeoGAF

    Dec 23, 2018 · I prefer convex. feels much more comfortable on the thumb and allows for better fine tuning in things like racing games. concave are better for quick reactions like in shooters but I prefer …

  3. soft question - Why does "convex function" mean "concave *up ...

    Concave (inward-curved) lenses are the opposite of convex lenses, so there is a pre-existing word for "not convex" or "convex in the opposite direction". Convex has an absolutely entrenched …

  4. What's the difference between quasi-concavity and concavity?

    Nov 1, 2017 · What's the intuitive difference between quasi-concavity and concavity? Can you give an example of a quasi-concave function that is not concave?

  5. Is linear function convex or concave? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Dec 18, 2013 · I was wondering if linear function is convex or concave? For example f(x)=x, is function whose second derivate is 0 so we cant tell anything using this criteria. Can someone help?

  6. real analysis - Difference between convexity and strict convexity ...

    May 14, 2018 · So, is there a way to distinguish convexity and strict convexity just by visual inspection of the graph of a function? And, if so, how? What can be the specific characteristic of a strict convex …

  7. multivariable calculus - Convex and concave functions of three ...

    Aug 10, 2017 · How can I test the function for three variables if it is convex or concave Consider $$f(x,y,z)=xz-xyz$$ whete x,y and z $\\in (- \\infty,\\infty) $ A function ƒ is ...

  8. What's the relationship between quadratics and convex functions

    Mar 27, 2017 · Are all quadratic functions convex and vice versa or are quadratic functions just one type of convex function? If so, could someone please provide examples of functions that are convex but …

  9. Is negative of a concave function convex? What is the relationship ...

    Aug 24, 2022 · My question is, if we take a concave function like the picture below, and take the negative of it, will it become convex? Since the appearance will be U-shaped just like a convex …

  10. convex and concave regions - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    May 20, 2017 · I was doing this question and it quoted that "Given that the region OCB is convex..." but surely that region is concave as a basic way is that a line between two points can be drawn under …