The Logisitics Curve
applied
Explore the carrying capacity and the point of inflection
Introduction
IT is not enough to simply fit this curve with sliders. Show real understanding by introducing factors that change the growth, and discuss it in terms that a reader will understand. How does the growth of a population suddenly slow?
Guiding Questions
- What mathematical models apply to this situation?
- What data do you need to collect and how will you analyze it?
- What assumptions are you making in your mathematical model?
- How can you validate your mathematical conclusions?
- What are the limitations of your approach?
Key Mathematical Concepts
Calculus
Growth
Logistic Functions
Population Modeling