Models and Inferences in Science - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3319802879 ISBN 13 : 9783319802879

Editeur : Springer, 2018

Synopsis

The book answers long-standing questions on scientific modeling and inference across multiple perspectives and disciplines, including logic, mathematics, physics and medicine. The different chapters cover a variety of issues, such as the role models play in scientific practice; the way science shapes our concept of models; ways of modeling the pursuit of scientific knowledge; the relationship between our concept of models and our concept of science. The book also discusses models and scientific explanations; models in the semantic view of theories; the applicability of mathematical models to the real world and their effectiveness; the links between models and inferences; and models as a means for acquiring new knowledge. It analyzes different examples of models in physics, biology, mathematics and engineering. Written for researchers and graduate students, it provides a cross-disciplinary reference guide to the notion and the use of models and inferences in science.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3319802879
• ISBN 13: 9783319802879
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 260
• Éditeur: Ippoliti Emiliano, Sterpetti Fabio, Nickles Tom
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