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WHEN A LINEAR MODEL JUST WON’T DO
FITTING NONLINEAR MODELS IN JMP
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MODELS LINEAR VERSUS NONLINEAR MODELS
• A linear regression model is linear in the parameters. That is, there is only
one parameter in each term of the model and each parameter is a
multiplicative constant on the independent variable(s) of that term.
• A nonlinear model is nonlinear in the parameters.

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LINEAR MODELS EXAMPLES

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
EXAMPLES

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
MODEL SPECIFICATION
In order for each nonlinear model to be analyzed, you must specify:
• the model equation
• names and starting values of the parameters to be estimated.

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
CONVERGENCE ISSUES
Convergence might not be attained under certain conditions. These might
include the following:
• incorrect specification of the model
• poor initial starting values
• over-defined model
• insufficient data.

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
THE JMP PLATFORM
There are three different ways to fit nonlinear models in JMP:
• Fit Curve
• Model Library
• Column Formula

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
EXAMPLE: DRUG LEVEL
A drug is tested to determine the level of the drug over time. The drug is
administered orally and the level of the drug in the blood stream is measured at
various times after administration.

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
ONE COMPARTMENT ORAL DOSE MODEL

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
EXAMPLE: ENZYMATIC REACTION
The initial velocity of an enzymatic reaction is believed to be related to the
substrate concentration. Use the nonlinear platform to explore the relationship
between velocity and concentration.

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
EXAMPLE: CALCIUM IONS
An experiment was conducted to examine the relationship between the amount
of time cells are held in a calcium suspension and the amount of radioactive
calcium in the cells.
NOTE: This experiment was conducted by Howard Grimes, Idaho State University, and the data is used with his
permission.

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
4 PARAMETER WEIBULL MODEL

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
4 PARAMETER WEIBULL MODEL (ALTERNATE FORM)

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
EXAMPLE: TULIP GROWTH
An experiment was conducted to examine the relationship between the
concentration of plant growth inhibitor used and the height of tulip plants at the
time of flower.
NOTE: This experiment was conducted by Brian Krug, University of New Hampshire, and the data used with his
permission.

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
SEGMENTED MODEL

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
SEGMENTED MODEL

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NONLINEAR
MODELS
CONCLUSION
There are three different ways to fit nonlinear models in JMP:
• Fit Curve
• Model Library
• Column Formula