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

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  • 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

Kata kunci:

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

Abstrak

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.

 

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Diterbitkan

1995-09-01

Terbitan

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

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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

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