Questions tagged [nls]
`nls` is an R routine to fit nonlinear regression models of the form $y = f(x B) + e$
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Shared parameters similar to stats::nls() using “[]” but for minpack.lm::nlsLM() or similar?
I am looking for a method similar to the very convenient "[]" notation in stats::nls(), for estimating certain parameters separately (while sharing others) for subgroups within my data, which works ...
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r - Understand goodness of a fitted curve [duplicate]
I had to find the equation of curve that represent my data. After trying different function, I got a models that seems fitting my data, at least by plotting them. But this is it. I have no idea how to ...
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Constraining parameters in NLS in R to be less than a value, or greater than a different value
The nls function in R comes with upper and lower arguments to specify the upper or lower ...
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Nonlinear fit in R only works with tightly restricting parameter bounds [duplicate]
I have a reproducible example here with an attempt to use nls to fit a nonlinear function:
y = ax/(b+x) + c
Even when I set the starting values to be a good, ...
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Singular gradient erros, NLS in R
I'm trying to fit nls(Mound~ a*kg.bag.collar^b + c, start = list(a = 83, b = -.5, c=100), data=test) using the dataset here. I've fit it without trouble without the ...
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NLS model comparisons by ANOVA
I am comparing NLS models from two groups, males and females. I compared the models by ANOVAs, but I am hesitating which is the correct model comparison to use:
a) Subgroup Males vs Subgroup Females
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Trouble fitting my data with non-linear Regression model
I have a dataset that contains tree height and diameter measurements among the tree stem. I tried to fit my data with GNLS in R, but I'm getting this "step halving factor reduced below minimum in NLS ...
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Hypothesis testing for nlsList fitted coefficients
I am trying to test in R if the coefficient R10 (soil respiration at 10 °C) is significantly different between two plant types (Type1 and Type2). For this, I fitted a modified Lloyd-Taylor function ...
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Estimate the Beta Coefficients, and then find an algorithm
Referring to the photo, I need to report my beta coefficients as functions of observed Xi and Yi. I tried to reduce by taking the log of both sides but It seems I can't reduce this model because it is ...
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Initial conditions for nonlinear models using the nlsLM function
I have a data frame containing 70000 rows. For each row, I am trying to apply the nlsLM function (minpack.lm package) to find ...
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How to perform joint estimation of parameters from two NLS-regressions in R?
First of all, I am new to the board so excuse me if I am not writing this post in the most optimal way.
That aside, I am trying to run some models on optimal entry timing for successive product/...
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comparison of more than one multivariate nls models in r
dear members,
I am trying to identify which of the two multivariate nls models is more of a good fit. I came to know that you can use anova and f tests for univariate nls models to know ...
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How to know if a parameter is statistically significant in a “curve_fit” estimation? [closed]
I use curve_fit from scipy to estimate parameter values from a specific function.
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Reproducing non-linear sigmaplot regression with nls()
I'm trying to reproduce a non-linear regression with various similar datasets.
The original regressions were performed by sigmaplot with a modified morrison equation and estimates for parameters E=2,K=...
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How to fit exponential y=A(1-exp(B*X)) function to a given data set? Especially how to determine the initial start parameters? [duplicate]
I have a data set in which $y$ is roughly related to $\log(x)$. Now I wish to fit the curve $$y=A(1-\exp(BX))$$
When I use R and the nls2 function, then I ...
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Why do different parameterizations give different results for nls?
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I'm trying to fit a four-parameter logistic (A+(B-A)/(1+exp((xmid-input)/scal))) in R, using nls and SSfpl, to fit two datasets that share the upper, lower, ...
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Standard errors for non-linear least squares in R
I have a question on standard errors for non-linear least squares in R. With the built-in function NLS and a hand-made function I get different SE and I don't understand why. I will try to expose ...
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Fitting a sinusoidal curve only with max-min values
I have a series of high-low tide values, approx. every 6h, and each one has the corresponding time. I would like to get (an estimation of) the values between each record. I was thinking I could create ...
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Simultaneously curve fitting for 2 models with shared parameters in R
Hi I am trying to curve fit 2 models (Van Genuchten & Mualem) with shared parameters in r. The models are:
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Difference between probit of log(x) and probit using inverse lognormal cdf of x
Topic: probit and logprobit regression.
Context: I have to implement a model of size at maturity in a wild population and I must choose a binomial linear model to estimate the parameters based on ...
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Bootstrapping of nonlinear regression residuals: why does the model fitting fail?
I am trying to define a range of uncertainty associated with each estimate of the parameters of a nonlinear model:
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Fitting a non linear equation to a dataset
I am working on fitting an equation from a dataset. In my dataset I have two variables where I am interested at and I looking a function that gives me the value the free variables that I use in the ...
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How to calculate p-value for a parameter given confidence interval when null hypothesis != 0
Given the dataset:
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nls() gradient error in fitting growth curve data
I am trying to model the following data on promotional budget and customer awareness. The idea is, at some point, increase in budget doesn't have any further impact on awareness; it saturates.
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nls() function in R not fitting well when calculating Kd
I'm trying to calculate Kd with the following R code but my model is clearly wrong (see image). How has nls() converged so poorly? How can I use it to find a better ...
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Calibration of a computer code: how to deal with parameter vectors such that for some data points the code doesn't converge
I have an experimental data set $D=\{\mathbf{x}_i,y_i\}_{i=1}^N$, and a computer code with inputs $\mathbf{x}$ and calibration parameters $\boldsymbol{\theta}$, returning a value $s=f(\mathbf{x},\...
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How can I combine NLS models in a way as is done with linear regression models in Path Analysis
I have a structural equation model that includes several paths that are actually non-linear (built in with the lavaan package for R). I have used polynomials in order to model these non-linear paths. ...
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Curve fitting - linear vs non-linear
Dose Survival
1.044316 0.7085001
2.017041 0.2764831
3.042148 0.1498388
4.058954 0.0451514
5.098904 0.0145274
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Fitting LPPL model using R
apologies if this appears too simplistic/poorly worded a question, this is my first time coding in R
I am attempting to fit the LPPL model to a price series in order to test for its predictive power ...
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nonlinear least squares versus maximum likelihood in R, nls() or nlm()?
I am estimating the model $$E(Y|X) = Pr(Y=1|X) = \alpha_0 + (1 - \alpha_0 - \alpha_1)\phi(X'\beta),$$ where $\alpha_0$ and $\alpha_1$ are parameters, $\beta$ is a $p$-length vector of parameters, $X$ ...
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Comparing two models using anova
I have following two models (fit1, fit2) estimated using nls approach. I want to compare their goodness using anova, and the results follows:
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I used the function SSfpl (in R) for finding out the correct initial parameters. Why aren't they right?
This is my data:
I used SSfpl for finding out the correct initial parameters
nls(y~ SSfpl (-x, b1,b2,b3,b4), data=estatus)
And with these initial parameters, I used
nls(y~b1 + ((b2-b1)/(1 + exp(...
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What do the parameters A, B, and C do in an equation of the form $Y = A + Be^{CX}$? [duplicate]
I have read this article and those linked to it, but I am still having difficulties fitting a function of this form to data I have using the nls function in R. Invariably, I fail to get convergence ...
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how does nls model work?
I am trying to understand how nls model works.
Let's say I have data frame mtcars and like to do this:
model<-nls(mpg~disp)
but getting this error:
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4th parameter of Boltzmann sigmoid must be greater than .9 in R
I'm trying to fit a 4 parameter boltzmann sigmoid and get an error: "Error in nls(y ~ a0 + (a1 - a0)/(1 + exp((a2 - x)/a3)), start = list(a0 = max(y), :
singular gradient"
I have figured out that ...
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Debugging in R when using nls
How to correct a nls estimator when I get an error message that: step factor 0.000488281 reduced below 'minFactor' of 0.000976562
The full problem:
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Why do the predictions of a linear (log-log) model not approximate those of a nonlinear (power) model?
I am having trouble using a linear (log-log) model to approximate the predictions of a nonlinear (power) model.
I wish to plot the predictions of the linear model on untransformed axes, and I believe ...
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Testing difference between two non linear growth curves
I would like to identify the significance of the difference between two growth curves with the same formula but different parameters. The dummy data generated by the code produces a normal spread of ...
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Regression with restrictions like b1/b2 = q
My first question on this excellent forum that has already helped me many times.
Here is my problem.
I want to estimate the effect of a large number (c. 900) of independent events that are ...
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Getting the right starting values for an nls model in R
I'm trying to fit a simple power law model to a data set that is as follows:
mydf:
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Problems in finding outliers and leverage points in non-linear regression
I'm implementing diagnostic of non-linear regression model $(y=ax^b)$. I'm trying to find out where outliers and leverage points in my model ...
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Using a model with domain/image constraints [duplicate]
I would like to fit a model and the smallest predicted value must be zero. This is what I have done:
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Fiting non-linear model to small data set
I want to do a small example with fitting non-linear model
Here are data:
x <- c(10, 15, 25)
y <- c(5, 10, 15)
Firstly I fit a second degree polynom:
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Non linear regression - Von Bertalanffy Growth Function - Error: “singular gradient matrix at initial parameter estimates”
I am trying to estimate VBGF parameters K and Linf using non linear regression and nls(). First I used a classic approach where I estimate both parameters together as below with "alkdyr" being a ...
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How to fit piecewise constant (or step-function) model and compare to logistic model in R
I have x, y data where x is position (along a transect) and y is a continuous variable (e.g. temperature).
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Using nls To Model
I'm trying to use nls model certain curves that I found in a dataset. I'm not sure how I can give example data, but here are the curves as they look right now:
I tried using
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Difference between SAS and R results - Nonlinear Regression
Hoping someone can assist with this rather niche question.
I have a routine built in R for analysing depreciation curves, which is fit according to a logistic model with an additional additive ...
