title: Nonlinear regression using spreadsheets.
abstract: Pharmacologists are often required to analyse nonlinear experimental effects by fitting the data to defined theoretical models. This may require a specialized computer program capable of performing nonlinear regression analysis, which can prove costly given the variety of pharmacological research. Here, Wayne Bowen and Jeff Jerman describe a generic method of performing nonlinear regression using spreadsheet applications, and demonstrate how this approach can be used to create automated systems of data analysis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neuroscience, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Harlow, UK.
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Bowen
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Jerman
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D007256:Information Systems; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010600:Pharmacology; D012044:Regression Analysis; D013223:Statistics as Topic / Q000592:standards*