Setup field

Purpose (Cont.)

METHOD

[Not in either statistics app]

Sets the graphing method to adaptive, fixed-step segments, or fixed-step dots. Explained below.

Graphing methods

The HP Prime gives you the option of choosing one of three graphing methods. The methods are described below, with each applied to the function f(x) = 9*sin(ex).

adaptive: this gives very accurate results and is used by default. With this method active, some complex functions may take a while to plot. In these cases,

appears on the menu bar, enabling you to

stop the plotting process if you wish.

fixed-step segments: this method samples x-values, computes their corresponding y-values, and then plots and connects the points.

fixed-step dots: this works like fixed-step segments method but does not connect the points.

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HP Prime Graphing NW280AAABA manual Graphing methods