The Use of Logarithmic Transformation and Numerical Derivatives for Business Performance Data

Authors

  • Marvin D. Troutt Department of Management, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, United States
  • Suresh K. Tadisina Department of Management, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, United States
  • Harold K. Wilson Department of Management, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, United States

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32890/mmj1995.1.2.6

Keywords:

Graphics, Log Transformation, Relative Rates of Change, Numerical Derivatives, Fourth Generation Software, Decision Support Systems

Abstract

The value of plotting business performance data over time on a semi-logarithmic graph has been advocated, but in a somewhat offhand and intuitive way. While examples have been discussed, no mathematical justification has been. given. In this paper, we give such a justification in order to underscore, and perhaps acquaint the reader with this simple yet powerful graphics tool. We also discuss and illustrate an extension of the idea underlying this technique. These methods are particularly useful with spreadsheet packages which include graphics capabilities.

 

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

01-09-1995

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (1995): Malaysian Management Journal (MMJ) Vol. 1 No. 2 September 1995

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Troutt, M. D., Tadisina, S. K., & Wilson, H. K. (1995). The Use of Logarithmic Transformation and Numerical Derivatives for Business Performance Data. Malaysian Management Journal, 1(2), 59-66. https://doi.org/10.32890/mmj1995.1.2.6

Research impact

Harvested 2026-09-07
0 citations recorded so far

Counts differ between services because each indexes a different body of literature. None of them is the whole picture.

Identifiers DOI 10.32890/mmj1995.1.2.6 OpenAlex W43387026