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Also known as extrapolation
In mathematics, extrapolation is a type of estimation, beyond the original observation range, of the value of a variable on the basis of its relationship with another variable. It is similar to interpolation, which produces estimates between known observations, but extrapolation is subject to greater uncertainty and a higher risk of producing meaningless results. Extrapolation may also mean extension of a method, assuming similar methods will be applicable. Extrapolation may also apply to human experience to project, extend, or expand known experience into an area not known or previously exper
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- Subclass of
- prediction
- Part of
- mathematics
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- Commons category
- Extrapolation
- OpenStreetMap tag
- source=extrapolation
- opposite of
- mathematical interpolation
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