Nonlinear Regression - Choose Predictors
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Stat > Regression > Nonlinear Regression > Catalog > OK

Use to assign a predictor variable to each placeholder in the expectation function that you select from the catalog. These placeholders are indicated by an X in the expectation function. This dialog box appears after you press OK in the Catalog dialog box.

Dialog box items

Choose an actual predictor for each placeholder:

Placeholder: Minitab automatically lists the placeholders that it detects within the expectation function.

Actual predictor: Enter the column that contains the predictor variable for each placeholder.