Modelling as Research Methodology
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Modelling as Research Methodology is written for the scientist and student researching the (expected) functioning of systems under specified conditions. As such, it represents an introduction to the use of modelling in natural, human and economical sciences. The book is divided into two sections. The first section illustrates the universal nature of modelling as aid to the researcher. In the second section, several typical examples of modelling are described.
Keywords
modelling; mathematical modelling; physical modelling; science and knowledge; types of models; human and economic sciences; humanities; business and human sciences; modelling of terrains and structures; mechatronic design process; data acquisition; thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GP Research and information: general::GPS Research methods: generalISBN
9781920383176, 9781920383053Publisher
UJ PressPublication date and place
Bloemfontein, 2010Imprint
UJ PressClassification
Research methods: general
Pages
171
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