Why Model? | Santa Fe Institute

Forecasters have no choice but to base their judgments on models, be they complex or informal, mathematical or intuitive.  Models, by definition, consist of assumptions: “If A happens, then B will happen.” In other words, relationships and responses. But for us to willingly employ a model’s output, we have to believe the model is re

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models, despite their reputation for impartiality, reflect goals and ideology