Chain plot: a tool for exploiting bivariate temporal structures

Chain plot: a tool for exploiting bivariate temporal structures

In this paper we present a graphical tool useful for visualizing the cyclic behaviour of bivariate time series. We investigate its properties and link it to the asymmetry of the two variables concerned. We also suggest adding approximate confidence bounds to the points on the plot and investigate the effect of lagging to the chain plot. We conclude our paper by some standard Fourier analysis, r...

The benchmark-plot tool

investigating the feasibility of a proposed model for geometric design of deployable arch structures

deployable scissor type structures are composed of the so-called scissor-like elements (sles), which are connected to each other at an intermediate point through a pivotal connection and allow them to be folded into a compact bundle for storage or transport. several sles are connected to each other in order to form units with regular polygonal plan views. the sides and radii of the polygons are...

An Optimal Inequalities Chain for Bivariate Means

Abstract. Let p ∈ R , M be a bivariate mean, and Mp be defined by Mp(a,b) = M1/p(ap,bp) (p = 0) and M0(a,b) = limp→0 Mp(a,b) . In this paper, we prove that the sharp inequalities L2(a,b) < P(a,b) < NS1/2(a,b) < He(a,b) < A2/3(a,b) < I(a,b) < Z1/3(a,b) < Y1/2(a,b) hold for all a,b > 0 with a = b , where L(a,b) = (a− b)/(loga − logb) , P(a,b) = (a− b)/[2arcsin((a−b)/(a+b))] , NS(a,b) = (a−b)/[2ar...

The Repetition-Break Plot Structure: A Tool for Persuasion

The Repetition-Break plot structure, which capitalizes on how people learn through drawing comparisons, generates persuasive narratives. In two experiments, we show that television advertisements using the Repetition-Break plot structure are persuasive, leading to higher brand attitudes and purchase intentions than ads with alternative structures. This effect is partly attributable to compariso...