9.4: Models for Population Growth
Logistic Model
Equilibrium Solutions
Slope Fields for Logistic Models Draw a slope field for the logistic equation with k = 0.08 and carrying capacity M = 1000.
Slope Fields for Logistic Models
Solution Curves
Solution to Logistic Equations
Inflection Points
Logistic Equations
b)A slope field is shown. Where are the slopes close to 0? Where are they largest? Which solutions are increasing? Which solutions are decreasing?
Logistic Equations c)Use the direction field to sketch solutions for initial populations 20, 40, 60, 80, 120, and 140. What do these have in common? How do they differ? Which solutions have inflection points? At what population levels do they occur?