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==Reliability and Limitations== | ==Reliability and Limitations== | ||
# How reliable are computer models? | |||
# How consistent are computer models? | |||
# [http://cnls.lanl.gov/~mac/life/irrevbio.html What are some of the limitations of computer models and simulations?] | |||
# If a computer model fails, who is to blame? Is it the programmer or the people who use the data? | |||
# Who determines what types of models and theories we should use to help in the decision-making process for planetary concerns, such as [http://whyfiles.org/073hurricane/5.html global warming]? Why? | |||
# Are computer models updated with the latest information and discoveries? | |||
# What are some factors that determine whether we believe that the computer model is accurate or not? | |||
# How can computer models help our society financially? | |||
# [http://www.npac.syr.edu/NPAC1/PUB/gcheng/finance/home.html Would you feel comfortable relying on a computer model to evaluate your finances with regard to investments?] | |||
# Are computers currently considered reliable evidence in our legal system? If so, what are some examples? | |||
[http://www.wired.com/news/news/technology/story/4609.html Modeling the Evolution of the Universe] | |||
# [http://www.wired.com/news/news/technology/story/4125.html Super Computer Simulates Sun in 3-D] | |||
==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
Revision as of 01:38, 31 July 2008
Study Guide
Introduction
- What is the difference between modeling and simulation?
- What is the difference between a computer model and a " computer simulation?
- What is the difference between a static and a dynamic model?
- What are some of the mathematical mechanisms typically used to develop computer models?
Reliability and Limitations
- How reliable are computer models?
- How consistent are computer models?
- What are some of the limitations of computer models and simulations?
- If a computer model fails, who is to blame? Is it the programmer or the people who use the data?
- Who determines what types of models and theories we should use to help in the decision-making process for planetary concerns, such as global warming? Why?
- Are computer models updated with the latest information and discoveries?
- What are some factors that determine whether we believe that the computer model is accurate or not?
- How can computer models help our society financially?
- Would you feel comfortable relying on a computer model to evaluate your finances with regard to investments?
- Are computers currently considered reliable evidence in our legal system? If so, what are some examples?
Modeling the Evolution of the Universe