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[S] nls( ) singular gradient matrix

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Subject: [S] nls( ) singular gradient matrix
From: "E. Conrad Lamon III" <eclamon@unix1.sncc.lsu.edu>
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 13:24:35 -0500
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While trying to fit a nonlinear model using nls( ), I get an error message
that says I have a singular gradient matrix.  I am not sure what causes
this problem.  Should I try different initial values of the parameters, or
is the problem something else?

Cheers
Conrad

Dr. E. Conrad Lamon III
Asst. Prof. of Environmental Planning and Management
Louisiana State University - Institute for Environmental Studies
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