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SIM2NL 1.0
June 7, 1992
Copyright (c) 1993, N. Peladeau & P. Sherrod
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This program is produced by members of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-
related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly,
ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a
dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical
support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at
545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe message via
CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
FILES ON THE SIM2NL DISTRIBUTION DISK
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5 text files
READ.ME -- Program description and start-up instructions
NONLIN.INF -- Nonlin program description and order form
SIMSTAT.INF -- Simstat program description and order form
VENDOR.DOC -- Info on distributing shareware copies
FILE_ID.DIZ -- Short program description
3 files for the main program
SIM2NL.EXE -- The SIM2NL add-in program
SIM2NL.DEF -- The SIM2NL default configuration file
SIM2NL.HLP -- The SIMSTAT help file
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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SIM2NL is an add-in program to integrate NONLIN 2.3,
a powerful nonlinear multiple regression program into SIMSTAT,
an easy and powerful statistical package. More specifically,
SIM2NL provides SIMSTAT users access to powerful nonlinear regression
program including such features as:
o Fitting general equation to data values.
o Can handle linear, polynomial, exponential, and general nonlinear
equations.
o You specify the form of the equation using normal algebraic notation.
o Includes a large library of built-in functions including trig,
exponential, log, Bessel, elliptic integral, etc.
o Can estimate the values of up to 12 parameters.
o Computes `F' and `t' statistics and confidence intervals for
parameter estimates.
o Uses a state-of-the-art "adaptive" minimization algorithm.
o Can plot the data and fitted equation in high resolution on the
screen or a HP LaserJet printer.
o Can be used to find the root or point of minimum absolute value
of a nonlinear function.
(see NONLIN.DOC for more detailed information)
It also provides NONLIN users access to Simstat features such as:
o Easy to use interface with pull-down menu, context sensitive help,
mouse support.
o Direct access to Lotus, dBase, Ascii and SPSS/PC+ data file.
o Weighting of cases.
o Conditional cases selection.
o Support of user missing value, variable and value labels.
o Powerful spreadsheet data editor with conditional transformation,
value recoding, cases ranking and sorting, etc.
o Wide range of statistical analysis (descriptive, comparative,
nonparametric analysis, bootstrap simulation, etc.).
(see SIMSTAT.DOC for more detailed information)
DISTRIBUTION
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SIM2NL is a freeware program. You are welcome to make copies of this
program and pass them on to friends or post this program on bulletin
boards or distribute it via disk catalog services provided the entire
SIM2NL distribution is included in its original, unmodified form.
A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping
and handling. However, SIM2NL may not be sold, or incorporated in another
product that is sold, without the permission Phillip H. Sherrod and Normand
Peladeau. Vendors are encouraged to contact the authors to get the most
recent version of SIM2NL and other related products.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Requires Simstat 2.1 and Nonlin 2.3.
NOTE: SIM2NL may not work properly on some CGA graphic adapters.
INSTALLING AND RUNNING SIM2NL
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To install the SIM2NL add-in program...
- Make sure that both Simstat and Nonlin programs are properly installed
in the appropriate directories. (Refer to each program's installation
instructions).
- Copy the program files (SIM2NL.EXE, SIM2NL.HLP and SIM2NL.HLP) to the
program directory of Simstat.
- Start Simstat, choose an empty command in the ADD-IN menu and press the
enter key. An options panel should appear. Set the options to the
following:
File name: SIM2NL.EXE
Description: Nonlin 2.3
Simstat add-in: Yes
Type of analysis: Multivariate
- Press F10 to accept those values.
- Choose the SAVE OPTIONS from the FILE MENU.
- Press F10 to save the options under the SIMSTAT.DEF file.
DISTRIBUTION
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You can contact either author by writing to the following addresses:
By mail:
-- Simstat -- -- Nonlin --
Normand Peladeau Phillip H. Sherrod
Provalis Research 4410 Gerald Place
5000, Adam street Nashville, TN
Montreal, QC 37205-3806
H1V 1W5 USA
By electronic mail via CompuServe:
Normand Peladeau Phillip H. Sherrod
User# [71760,2103] User# [76166,2640]
By Internet:
Normand Peladeau Phillip H. Sherrod
71760.2103@compuserve.com 76166.2640@compuserve.com