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Some Useful Equations for Biological Studies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

J. J. Landsberg
J. J. Landsberg
Affiliation:
Long Ashton Research Station, University of Bristol, Long Ashton, Bristol
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Summary

The properties are discussed of a number of relatively simple equations that describe non-linear relations of the type which frequently occur in biology. Most of the equations can be linearized by applying simple transformations (e.g. logy, log (a–y), I/y) to either y or x, or both. Some approximate methods of fitting the equations to experimental data are given, but statistical methods are not discussed in any detail.

Type
Research Article
Information
Experimental Agriculture , Volume 13 , Issue 3 , July 1977 , pp. 273 - 286
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1977

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