FIT 100
© Copyright 1999-2000
University of Washington
Computer Modeling ...
vPhysical world models are used in all areas of science and
engineering, they are common in finance, production, marketing and most
of business
vModeling has the advantage that …
;An artifact need not be created to be studied --
design
;Complicated phenomena, too fast (explosive reactions), too tiny
(molecular structure), too dangerous, or too distant (Jupiter) to observe,
can be studied
;Explanations for phenomena can be checked out before constructing an
experiment or going on a field trip --
exploration
vModeling’s main disadvantage: It’s only as good as the model