2006-08-19 12:34:11 · 2 answers · asked by suckerlongpimp 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Extrapolate basically means to infer based on available info. You look at the available data and draw a conclusion that the data suggests. For instance, "Based on the results of my survey of 1000 people, I can extrapolate that 30% of the US population prefers dark chocolate to milk chocolate."
(BTW, the answer about extrapolating an answer from a student was not a proper usage)
2006-08-19 12:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extrapolate means to make a calculated guess based on previous results or data. For example you might want to extrapolate what the next, or future next value of experimental data might be.
2006-08-19 12:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by cehelp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on a past growth in the economy, the Federal Reserve was able to extrapolate Gross Domestic Product for next year.
2006-08-19 12:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tried to extrapolate an answer from the student, but she was stubborn and refused to open her mouth.
By the way, use a dictionary.
2006-08-19 12:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋