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| + | {{quote-diesis|A [[computer simulation]], a [[computer model]] or a [[computational model]] is a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract [[model]] of a particular [[system]]. Computer simulations have become a useful part of mathematical [[modelling]] of many natural systems in physics (computational physics), chemistry and biology, human systems in economics, psychology, and social science and in the process of engineering new technology, to gain insight into the operation of those systems, or to observe their behaviour {{Strogatz2007}}.}} | ||
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Revision as of 11:14, 10 June 2014
Contents
Definitions
European Definitions
DIESIS project
The DIESIS project [1] gives the following definition:
A computer simulation, a computer model or a computational model is a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system. Computer simulations have become a useful part of mathematical modelling of many natural systems in physics (computational physics), chemistry and biology, human systems in economics, psychology, and social science and in the process of engineering new technology, to gain insight into the operation of those systems, or to observe their behaviour [2].
Other International Definitions
United Nations’ Definition
National Definitions
Standard Definition
Discussion Topic
See also
Notes
- Jump up ↑ http://www.diesis-project.eu/
- Jump up ↑ Steven Strogatz (2007). The End of Insight, in Brockman, John, What is your dangerous idea? HarperCollins.
