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growthmodels (version 1.0.0)

logistic: Logistic growth model

Description

Computes the Logistic growth model $$y(t) = \frac{\alpha}{1 + \beta exp(-k t)}$$

Usage

logistic(t, alpha, beta, k)

Arguments

t
time
alpha
upper asymptote
beta
growth range
k
growth rate

References

D. Fekedulegn, M. Mac Siurtain, and J. Colbert, "Parameter estimation of nonlinear growth models in forestry," Silva Fennica, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 327-336, 1999.

Examples

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growth <- logistic(0:10, 10, 0.5, 0.3)

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