Gompertz function

The Gompertz function is an asymmetric saturation function. It is named after its discoverer, the British mathematician Benjamin Gompertz.

The function

The general formula of the Gompertz function is:

  • Is the upper Asympote as
  • Are negative numbers
  • Is the y displacement
  • The growth rate
  • Is the Euler number ()

Variations of the variables

Variations of

Variations of

Application

The Gompertz function can be found in biology (eg, the growth of tumors ) and in economics (eg, the empirical trend research ) their application.

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