adjective
logistic
relating to mathematical models based on an S-shaped curve
A logistic model describes population growth as resources become limited.
Etymology
The Greek adjective concerns calculation. Its mathematical descendants include the logistic curve, whose S-shaped growth pattern supplies the specialized meaning here.
More examples
- The logistic curve levels off as it approaches its upper limit.
- Researchers use logistic regression to estimate the probability of disease.
- We fit a logistic function to the growth data.
Forms
logistic
Similar words
- sigmoidal
- Describes S-shaped curves generally, not just the specific logistic curve.