Introduction

There are a number of different terms used to describe the ways in which functions behave. In this Section we explain some of these terms and illustrate their use.

Prerequisites

• understand what is meant by a function
• be able to graph simple functions

Learning Outcomes

• explain the distinction between a continuous and discontinuous function
• find the limits of simple functions
• explain what is meant by a periodic function
• explain what is meant by an odd function and an even function