Models: Conceptual and Scientific Representations

Models are simplified representations used across science and design to explain, predict, or communicate how a system works. They range from physical scale models to mathematical equations and conceptual frameworks, each…

• A model is a simplified representation of a system, process, or idea.
• Models are built for a specific purpose and keep only essential features.
• Models can be physical, mathematical, conceptual, or computational.

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