title: A user's experience with a standard non-linear regression program (BMDP3R).
abstract: A study was made to test and compare the behavior of a standard non-linear regression program (BMDP3R) in fitting data from six classical least-squares problems. The use of three program control parameters is discussed and four measures of regression failure are utilized to give a quantitative reference of success. Recommendations are given to aid the user of packaged programs in the parameter estimation of non-linear regression models.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D011340:Problem Solving; D012044:Regression Analysis