Abstract Model (glossary): Difference between revisions

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(1) A simplified description, especially a mathematical one, of a system or process, to assist calculations and predictions. (Pearsall 2012)

(2) An abstract or conceptual representation of a system that does not have a physical or concrete existence. (Created for SEBoK)

(1) Pearsall, Judy (editor). 2012. Oxford Dictionaries Online. Oxford, England, UK: Oxford University Press. Available at : http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/model.

(2) This definition was developed for the SEBoK v. 1.0.

An abstract model contrasts with a concrete physical model. It can be further classified as descriptive or analytical (See article Types of Models).

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-<blockquote>''A logical and/or mathematical representation which contrasts with a concrete physical [[Model (glossary)]].'' (Citation)</blockquote>
+<blockquote>''(1) A simplified description, especially a mathematical one, of a system or process, to assist calculations and predictions.'' (Pearsall 2012)</blockquote>
+<blockquote>''(2) An abstract or conceptual representation of a system that does not have a physical or concrete existence.'' (Created for SEBoK)</blockquote>
+===Sources===
+(1) Pearsall, Judy (editor). 2012. Oxford Dictionaries Online. Oxford, England, UK: Oxford University Press. Available at : [http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/model http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/model].
-====Source(s)====
+(2) This definition was developed for the SEBoK v. 1.0.
-This definition was developed for the SEBoK version 0.5.  ‘’Note to reviewers’’:  If you are aware of a more authoritative definition, please provide this information in your review.
 ===Discussion===
-There is currently no discussion for this term.  This will be completed for SEBoK version 1.0.
+An abstract model contrasts with a concrete physical model. It can be further classified as descriptive or analytical (See article [[Types of Models]]).
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