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A Glossary of Terms Used in Nonlinear Dynamics

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Chaos in Real Data

Part of the book series: Population and Community Biology Series ((PCBS,volume 27))

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This glossary has been compiled to assist those readers who are new to time series analysis and nonlinear dynamics. The majority of terms defined are in these fields, although certain terms from population biology have also been defined for those readers who have a background in nonlinear dynamics rather than population biology.

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  1. Computing Department, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, UK

    David R. Morse

  2. Department of Entomology, Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, UK

    Joe N. Perry

  3. School of Biological Sciences, Adrian Building, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK

    Robert H. Smith

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Morse, D.R., Perry, J.N., Smith, R.H. (2000). A Glossary of Terms Used in Nonlinear Dynamics. In: Perry, J.N., Smith, R.H., Woiwod, I.P., Morse, D.R. (eds) Chaos in Real Data. Population and Community Biology Series, vol 27. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4010-2_9

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