1. extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.
“the results cannot be extrapolated to other patient groups”
* estimate or conclude (something) by extrapolating.
“attempts to extrapolate likely human cancers from laboratory studies”
* MATHEMATICS
extend (a graph, curve, or range of values) by inferring unknown values from trends in the known data.
“a set of extrapolated values”
II. Prompt
A. Basing your insights on primary and secondary research, discuss three trends that are likely to reshape [X] over the next 100 years. Provide factual evidence of the trends and cite credible sources to extrapolate those trends into the future. What three trends might change [X] over the next one hundred years and in what ways? Why do you think so?
B. Speculate the shape of [X] at some discrete point in the next 100 years, basing your speculation in the facts presented in part A and on input from experts in fields relevant to your vision. Justify your response. What will [X] be like? What makes you think so?
C. Discuss the implications of your findings. What might changes in [X] mean to the world of the future?
