A general statistical model for characterizing the growth patterns and projecting the level of performance of family planning clinics

A statistical model for characterizing the growth patterns and projecting the level of performance has been developed for family planning clinics. The model developed is y = β (1 − e −α t where y is the number of continuing contraceptive patients at time t, and α and β are parameters to be estimated...

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Published in:Socio-economic planning sciences 1973-01, Vol.7 (2), p.145-150
Main Author: Ware, Glenn O.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A statistical model for characterizing the growth patterns and projecting the level of performance has been developed for family planning clinics. The model developed is y = β (1 − e −α t where y is the number of continuing contraceptive patients at time t, and α and β are parameters to be estimated. Results of a typical application of the model are presented and discussed.
ISSN:0038-0121
1873-6041
DOI:10.1016/0038-0121(73)90053-0