FIT 100
© Copyright 1999-2000
University of Washington
Modeling And Simulation Accuracy
vA computer model is only as good as the mathematics and
programming on which it is founded
vAll computer models ignore
features of the physical system and all make simplifying assumptions
vA computer model’s predictive ability is directly related to the
features ignored and the assumptions made … so, do not automatically accept a
computer model any more than you would automatically accept a legal contract
… Check the fine print!