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SIMP: a computer program in BASIC for nonlinear curve fitting.

A Johnston

    Journal of Pharmacological Methods
    |December 1, 1985
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    A new computer program, SIMP, offers nonlinear regression analysis for microcomputers. It utilizes the simplex algorithm for curve fitting, applicable to various pharmacological studies like protein-binding data analysis.

    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Computational Biology
    • Biostatistics

    Background:

    • Nonlinear regression analysis is crucial for interpreting complex biological data.
    • Existing computational tools may have limitations in accessibility or applicability.
    • Accurate curve fitting is essential in pharmacological research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel computer program, SIMP, designed for nonlinear regression analysis.
    • To provide a user-friendly tool for microcomputers applicable to pharmacological data.
    • To demonstrate the program's utility in curve fitting and data analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • The SIMP program employs the simplex algorithm for nonlinear regression.
    • It minimizes the sum of squared residuals for curve fitting.

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  • The program supports weighted data analysis for increased accuracy.

    • Main Results:

    • SIMP is written in BASIC, ensuring broad microcomputer compatibility.
    • The program effectively performs nonlinear regression analysis.
    • It is successfully applied to the analysis of protein-binding data.

    Conclusions:

    • The SIMP program provides an accessible and effective solution for nonlinear regression analysis.
    • Its application in pharmacology, particularly for curve fitting, is demonstrated.
    • SIMP enhances the analysis of complex biological datasets on microcomputers.