Why fitting a logistic is nearly impossible from early data

· John Cook · Sept. 19, 2026, 1:47 a.m.
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The blog post discusses the challenges of fitting a logistic curve to early data due to potential errors and the misconception of exponential growth. It emphasizes that many perceived exponential increases actually follow logistic patterns, which become more apparent with complete data over time.
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