Generalised Logistic Function
The generalised logistic curve or function, also known as Richards' curve is a widely-used and flexible sigmoid function for growth modelling, extending the well-known logistic curve.
where Y = weight, height, size etc., and t = time.
It has six parameters:
- A: the lower asymptote;
- K: the upper asymptote. If A=0 then K is called the carrying capacity;
- B: the growth rate;
- ν>0 : affects near which asymptote maximum growth occurs.
- Q: depends on the value Y(0)
- M: the time of maximum growth if Q=ν
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