Presidential Address: Catastrophe Theory and Catastrophes in China's Civil Service Examinations (Part 1).

D'Costa, Ayres

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Publication Date: 1991

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Presidential Address: Catastrophe Theory and Catastrophes in China's Civil Service Examinations (Part 1).

D'Costa, Ayres

Mid-Western Educational Researcher, v4 n1 p2-4 Win 1991

Introduces Rene Thom's catastrophe theory, which is based upon complex theorems in multidimensional geometry. Catastrophe theory analysis begins by identifying the occurrence of major discontinuities, or catastrophes, in a system such as civil service exams, resulting in catastrophic change. (KS)

Descriptors: Geometric Constructions, Heuristics, Mathematical Models, Measurement Techniques, Occupational Tests, Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research

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Identifiers - Location: China

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