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Modelling Practices and Practices of Modelling
Modellierungspraktiken und Praktiken der Modellierung
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Abstract Modelling represents a core method of investigation in the sciences. Relying on a number of case studies, I want to explore the main concepts that denote the practice of modeling in pure and applied sciences. I argue that these concepts could be seen as metaphors to reflect upon when exploring how t... view more
Modelling represents a core method of investigation in the sciences. Relying on a number of case studies, I want to explore the main concepts that denote the practice of modeling in pure and applied sciences. I argue that these concepts could be seen as metaphors to reflect upon when exploring how the practices of modeling are characterised across different disciplines.... view less
Keywords
simulation; applied science; model; computer science; data; method; humanities
Classification
Philosophy of Science, Theory of Science, Methodology, Ethics of the Social Sciences
Free Keywords
Mathematical Models; Numerical Models; Computational Science; Scientific Discovery; Data-science
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 147-153
Journal
Historical Social Research, Supplement (2018) 31
Issue topic
Models and Modelling between Digital & Humanities - A Multidisciplinary Perspective
ISSN
0963-6784
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed