Models of Situations. A computer model of a system is a program and data which behaves like the real...
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Models of Situations
A computer model of a system is a program and data which behaves like the real thing, e.g. a driving simulation, a graph of business profits, a robot arm.
A model: may copy only part of the actual
system; is determined by rules usually built into
the program; can be used to forecast what will
happen in the real world.
A model can be used in order to: avoid danger; save money; save time; help make difficult decisions;
A computer model may run at the same rate, faster or slower than the real system.
Many computer models have a mathematical basis with:
real quantities represented by variables in the program;
rules for the models behaviour contained in formulae;
In practise computer models can be produced using:
spreadsheets; computer graphics, including charts; simulation programs virtual reality systems; expert systems;
The stages in producing a model are: analyse the problem; design the model; produce the model;
A computer simulation of a system is a program which models the system.
A virtual reality simulation is a simulation which appears real: the user feels a part of the simulation. the simulation may be experienced through all senses.
A expert system is a computer program which simulates the knowledge and experience of a human expert. A expert system consists of: a knowledge base of rules and facts; a program to work out a solution of the user's problem.