methods and systems for generating a curve that represents raw data are provided . in one embodiment , the system includes memory for storing a curve generation application program , a user interface , a display device , and a processor . the processor executes the stored curve generation application program and is coupled to the memory , the user interface , and the display device . the executed curve generation application program includes a first component that receives raw data and a second component that allows for the manual or default setting of a base value for defining weight values for each data point of inputted raw data . a third component generates a curve for representing the raw data based on at least a portion of the data points and the set base value . a fourth component outputs the generated curve to the display device .