Local maximum and global maximum.

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The discussion revolves around the concepts of local maximum and global maximum in the context of graph analysis. Participants are exploring the definitions and differences between these two types of maxima.

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  • The original poster attempts to understand the difference between local and global maxima, questioning if they are the same. Some participants provide definitions, suggesting that a local maximum is the highest point in a specific area of the graph, while a global maximum is the highest point overall.

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Participants are seeking a more detailed explanation to clarify their understanding of the concepts, suggesting that there may be some confusion or lack of depth in their current knowledge.

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hey guys...Can someone help me out here...i'm trying to understand what the difference between a global maximum and a local maximum is? arn't they the same??
 
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I'm not positive about this but I think that a local maximum is just the highest point in an area of the graph, not necessarily the highest point on the graph. The global maximum would be the highest point on the whole graph, no point would be higher than it is.
 
Sounds right to me.
 
thanks guys...can anyone explain in a bit detail so I can understand better
 

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