Modelling
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1982, 1982
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1982 |
| Series: | Outline Studies in Ecology
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 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