If I know a function satisfies a first order ODE, can I find an expression for its second derivative?

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Suppose I have a differential equation

$$ p^\prime = p(1-p) $$

Is there way to find a second order differential equation for $p$?

$$p'' = F(p)$$

I suspect it has to do with clever use of the chain rule

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You can differentiate your ODE and substitute in your expression for $p'$ as a function of $p$.

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I get this expression

$$p''=2p^3-3p^2+p$$

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Just take the derivative of p' : $$p^\prime = p(1-p)$$ $$p''=p'-2pp'=p'(1-2p)=p(1-p)(1-2p)$$