A Theoretical Basis for Gompertz'S Curve
- 1 January 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Biometrical Journal
- Vol. 33 (1) , 121-128
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bimj.4710330115
Abstract
GOMPERTZ'S model (1825) has remained a purely empirical one, despite its frequent usage. A theoretical justification is given which permits its employment in cases of accretionary growth.Keywords
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