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The following data represent the development of a certain population P in time t:
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a) Determine the best way to model the data, for example by a logistic model.
b) Determine appropriate parameters for the model type choosen.
c) Calculate the relative error of your model.
d) Use the model to predict the time at which the initial population number is increased by a factor of 2.

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