Modelling

by Jeffers, John N. R.

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Full title :Modelling / by John N.R. Jeffers.

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Publication Date:1982.

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Publisher(s):Springer Netherlands
Place of Publication:Dordrecht
Language:eng
Publication Date:1982.

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Description:1 online resource (volumes)

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ISBN:9780412243608, 0412243601, 9789400959682, 9400959680
DOI:10.1007/978-94-009-5968-2
oclc:ocn851370149
LC Classification:Q1-390
Dewey Decimal:574.5/0724

1 What is a model? -- 1.1 The concept of models -- 1.2 Word models -- 1.3 Definition of model -- 1.4 Examples -- 2 Why do I need a model? -- 2.1 Reason for use of models -- 2.2 Complexity -- 2.3 Integration and testing of compatibility of information already collected about a system -- 2.4 Simulation as a synthesis of available information -- 3 How do I start? -- 3.1 Defining the problem -- 3.2 Word models -- 3.3 Diagrams -- 4 What help can I expect from mathematics? -- 4.1 Mathematical notations -- 4.2 Families of mathematical models -- 5 Do I need a computer? -- 5.1 Access to computers -- 5.2 Computer languages -- 5.3 Using the computer -- 6 How do I know when to stop? -- 6.1 Re-examination of objectives -- 6.2 Sensitivity analysis -- 6.3 Verification -- 6.4 Validation -- Appendix: Modelling checklist -- References.