§Useful part of mathematical modelling of many natural
systems in
§physics, chemistry and
biology,
§human systems in
economics, psychology, and social science
§the process of
engineering new technology
§Used to gain insight into the operation of these
systems
§Mathematical model
§Attempts to find
analytical solutions to problems
§Is a set of equations
that has physical meaning
§Uses a set of parameters and initial
conditions
§Enables the prediction
of the behavior of the system
§Computer simulations build on, and are a useful adjunct
to purely mathematical models in
science, technology and entertainment.
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