The Role of Quantitative Models in Scince：定量模型在科学中的作用.pptVIP

Powerpoint by: Fernanda Rossi Jessica Matthews;Models are used to: Organize data Synthesize information Make predictions Models never fully represent so therefore make uncertain predictions Added complexity in model decreases certainty of predictions Short-time frame model vs. long-range deterministic model ;“Testing is the heart of science. Although there is no foolproof way to define science, testability is the most commonly cited demarcation criterion between scientific theories and other forms of human explanatory effort.” A single test is rarely, if ever, sufficient to convince anyone of