Display Title
Definition--Functions and Relations Concepts--Discrete Functions
Display Title
Discrete Functions
Topic
Functions and Relations
Definition
Discrete functions are functions that are defined only for a set of discrete points.
Description
Discrete functions are important in mathematics because they describe functions that are not continuous but instead consist of distinct, separate points. These functions are often used in computer science, digital signal processing, and combinatorics. For example, a function that assigns a grade to each student in a class based on test scores is discrete. Mathematically, discrete functions can be represented using sequences or sets of ordered pairs. Understanding discrete functions is crucial for analyzing data in fields where measurements are taken at specific intervals or where values are inherently distinct.
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| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.B.5, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.B.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.B.4 |
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| Grade Range | 6 - 9 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Functions and Relations • Special Functions |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Keywords | definition, function, relations, glossary terms, discrete functions |
