Selecting the Best Curve Fit

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LCGC Europe

LCGC EuropeLCGC Europe-03-01-2004
Volume 17
Issue 3
Pages: 138–143

In this month's column, the authors present a relatively simple method for selecting the appropriate curve-fitting function and thus ensure that the requirements of current guidelines can be met.

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