Concavity

Use the second derivative to determine intervals on which the graph of a function is concave upwards or concave downwards and to determine points of inflection

 

Open Educational Resources

The outcome(s) for this section will be covered by several Open Educational Resources. Review and reflect on each one as you prepare to complete the assessment for this module.
  • Reading: Second Derivative and Concavity
  • Video: Concavity of a Function
  • Video: Inflection Points
  • Video: Graphing a Function Using the First and Second Derivatives
  • Video: Sketching a Graph Given the First Derivative
  • Video: Sketching a Graph Given the First and Second Derivatives
  • Video: Graphing Function

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