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What is Model
1.
A representation of a Website as a tool for understanding its quality.
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2.
A representation of a Website as a tool for understanding its quality.
Learn more in: Quality of Health Web Sites: Dimensions for a Broad Evaluation Methodology
3.
A framework designed as a blue print for achieving desired objectives. In the case of this chapter, it refers to blue prints of online information use.
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4.
An abstraction represented in a
model
ing language.
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5.
Any useful representation of reality.
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6.
An abstract and simplifying representation of an object or phenomenon of the real world.
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7.
A meta-
model
defines the basic structure of the information being collected about an asset.
Learn more in: Governance and the Open Source Repository
8.
An abstraction of a system designed as a set of facts constructed in a particular intention. It must be used to answer questions about the system under study. In the field of trajectory data,
model
s are used to formalize and analyze trajectories of mobile objects.
Learn more in: Towards the Integration of Trajectory Information Sources for Semantic Conflicts Detection Purpose: A Trajectory Ontology Based Approach
9.
A means of measuring ERP software quality.
Learn more in: Interoperability of ERP Software
10.
Type of system adopted in order to achieve desired results.
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11.
A
model
is a simplified representation of a system at some particular point in time or space intended to promote understanding of the real system.
Learn more in: Supply Chain Simulation
12.
A system of statements targeted at describing, explaining, and predicting real-world phenomena. A scientific
model
is a system composed of two core constituents that have been tested and validated: (1) factors and (2) hypotheses.
Learn more in: A Stakeholder's Analysis of the Effect of Mobile Money in Developing Countries: The Case of Orange Money in Mali
13.
A conceptual diagram used to represent a system.
Learn more in: The Past, Present, and Future of UML
14.
A representation of a particular domain or system.
Learn more in: Evolution of ArchiMate and ArchiMate Models: An Operations Catalogue for Automating the Migration of ArchiMate Models
15.
Simplification and representation of something on a smaller scale.
Learn more in: The Use of Soft Computing in Management
16.
A conceptual diagram used to represent a system.
Learn more in: The Evolution of UML
17.
A standard pattern or example to follow.
Learn more in: Architecture as a Problem Solving Tool
18.
A commonly used but very misleading term which heavily depends on the background of the investigator. In the broad sense, a
model
is used in any attempt to describe and explain a system of interest which can not be directly observed. A set of hypotheses are required to represent a simplification of it (i.e: a
model
).
Learn more in: Systems Biology Applied to Cancer Research
19.
An abstraction represented in a
model
ing language.
Learn more in: Evaluating UML Using a Generic Quality Framework
20.
A physical, mathematical, or otherwise logical representation of a system, entity, phenomenon, or process.
Learn more in: Event Generation for Emergency Scenarios Simulation
21.
A standard pattern or example to follow.
Learn more in: Architecture as a Tool to Solve Business Planning Problems
22.
Abstract representation of a product or system, enabling verification of its traits before commencement of its production, constitutes a set of assumptions, notions and relationships between them enabling description (
model
ing) a determined aspect of reality in a given context;
model
is not simplification, it is an abstraction; it can be expressed with mathematic formulas or a flow chart (nominal, abstract
model
) or as a simplified real construction (real
model
).
Learn more in: Synthesis of MOF, MDA, PIM, MVC, and BCE Notations and Patterns
23.
Graphical, mathematical (symbolic), physical, or verbal illustration or simplified version of a perception, observable fact, association, organization, scheme, or a feature of the real world to investigate the properties of the system or to predict the future outcome or to analyze the system quantitatively and technically.
Learn more in: Soft Computing Based Statistical Time Series Analysis, Characterization of Chaos Theory, and Theory of Fractals
24.
An example worthy of imitation, for educators it means exemplifying the lesson being taught.
Learn more in: The Visualization of a Critical Element in K-20 Learning: Trust from the Learner’s Perspective
25.
A mathematical representation of a real and complex system that formulates the relation between an input and an output.
Learn more in: Demand Forecasting Models With Time Series and Random Forest
26.
A system of statements targeted at describing, explaining, and predicting real-world phenomena.
Learn more in: Determinants of Compliance With Information Systems Security Controls: A Case of a Business Organization in South Africa
27.
A system of statements targeted at describing, explaining, and predicting real-world phenomena. A scientific
model
is a system composed of two core constituents that have been tested and validated: (1) factors and (2) hypotheses.
Learn more in: A Systematic Review of eHealth Studies on the COVID-19 Pandemic
28.
The system research of that serves as means for the receipt of information about other system; presentation of some real process, device or conception.
Learn more in: Project-Design Activity as a Condition for the Formation of Research Competence Among Students
29.
Conceptual framework or diagram that identifies and groups key issues.
Learn more in: Managing “Virtuality”: An Integrated Model for the Implementation and Management of Virtual Teams
30.
A representation of something, either as a physical object which is usually smaller than the real object, or as a simple description of the object which might be used in calculations. Here then, the main idea is that a
model
is a surrogate of a real thing or event, that constitutes a basic practice within scientific activities, and that its conceptual role lies somewhere between those of empirical data and theory.
Learn more in: Emotions and Social Evolution: A Computational Approach
31.
An abstract representation of a real world.
Learn more in: A Methodology for Model-Based Reliability Estimation
32.
A graphical representation with more outstanding dynamics among the components that build the structure of the system it aims to represent, having an abstract nature and not being decisive to guide the implementation or operation of the specific design actively.
Learn more in: Fidelity and Play Model: Balancing Seriousness
33.
An abstraction of some characteristic of the business or system, as seen from a particular viewpoint.
Learn more in: Formal Modeling and Verification of Virtual Community Systems
34.
Epitomize, exemplify, set an example, personify.
Learn more in: Bringing Together Personal Learning, Higher Education Institutional Elements, and Global Support for a Re-Orientation toward a Focus on Lifelong Learning and Education
35.
A
model
is an intelligent representation of a device or service that indicates the available configuration attributes, default values, required values, decision points based on values entered, and the ability to be translated into network device understandable language to deploy the configuration. Common
model
ling languages include YANG and TOSCA.
Learn more in: Model-Centric Fulfillment Operations and Maintenance Automation
36.
A series of abstract and simplified representations of the world translated into rules used in Artificial Intelligence.
Learn more in: The Edgard Project: Towards a Discussion of Ethical Tech in Art and Design
37.
A
model
is a particular product of conceptual
model
ing. It is a description of a domain using a particular language.
Learn more in: Unified Modeling Language 2.0
38.
A simplification, with respect to some goal, of a thing.
Learn more in: Using Wiki for Agile Software Development
39.
A simplified representation of a certain reality.
Learn more in: DSL TUNNOS Commerce: Model-Driven Architecture Applied to E-Commerce Platforms
40.
Anything that conveys information to an observer. In Bandura’s theory, a
model
can be a person, film, picture, instructions, description, animal, television, or newspaper.
Learn more in: The Cognitive Emotional Behavioral and Physical Effects of Cartoons on Children
41.
An abstract representation of a physical entity or process.
Learn more in: AI and Individualized Education in Phys Ed and Sport
42.
A representation of a phenomenon or problem which helps to obtain information to answer scientific questions.
Learn more in: Valuing Intellectual Capital at the Postgraduate Level in Higher Education Institutions
43.
A
model
is a simplification of the reality. It allow to better understand the organization.
Learn more in: Social Impact Measurement and Management: Between Theory and Practice
44.
A standard pattern or example to follow.
Learn more in: Architecture as a Tool to Solve Business Planning Problems
45.
A simplified representation of a system over some time period or spatial extent intended to promote understanding of the real system (Systems Thinking Handout, 2020).
Learn more in: Leadership Thinking Through Managerial Psychology
46.
A
model
may be defined as a structure for thinking about a perceived problem and may evolve into a statement of the relationships among theoretical propositions.
Learn more in: Information Seeking Models in the Digital Age
47.
A mimic of the real environment. In this chapter, the conceptual e-Governmental
model
entails a representative of the actual e-Government factors and dimensions that may be present in the study area.
Learn more in: E-Government: Some Factors for a Conceptual Model
48.
In the context of machine learning,
model
refers to a transformation engine that helps to express a mathematical problem.e to express the dependent variables as a function of independent variables.
Learn more in: A Survey on Intelligence Tools for Data Analytics
49.
Representation of the reality.
Learn more in: Different Approaches for Studying Interruptible Industrial Processes: Application of Two Different Simulation Techniques
50.
An abstraction represented in a
model
ing language.
Learn more in: SEQUAL as a Framework for Understanding and Assessing Quality of Models and Modeling Languages
51.
A verbal or visual construct defined by empirically verifiable and applicable dimensions.
Learn more in: Of Paradigms, Theories, and Models: A Conceptual Hierarchical Structure for Communication Science and Technoself
52.
A simplified and approximate representation of a phenomenon, structure, or system of the real world.
Learn more in: Modelling Land-Use and Land-Cover Changes: A Hybrid Approach to a Coastal Area
53.
A simplified representation of reality.
Learn more in: Business Model Value Creation, Value Capture, and Information Technologies
54.
A system or thing used as an example to follow or imitate.
Learn more in: Connections-Based Learning: A Model for Learning Interactions
55.
A
model
is a representation containing some essential structure of some object or event in the real world. The boundaries and type of this representation is influenced by the scope, purpose and the viewpoint of the
model
(Adopted from Stockburger, 1996).
Learn more in: Modelling Concepts for BIM
56.
A scientific research method of
model
ling the concept.
Learn more in: A Model for Evaluating HR Analytics Critical Success Factors in Industry 5.0
57.
Model
that expresses the functional dynamics of an AD patient brain.
Learn more in: Alzheimer's Electroencephalogram Event Scalp and Source Localization
58.
A
model
represents both physical and mental attributes and deepens understanding when used as an object to support critical thinking and reflection.
Learn more in: Application of Playful Robotics to Advance Cognitive Development and Meaningful Learning Among Early Learners
59.
A representation of a thing from the real world
Learn more in: Thin Screen: The Creation of Depth Perception in Desktop Virtual Reality in Alignment with Human Visual Perception
60.
A
model
is a construct that represents another usually complex entity’s or process’s characteristics or behavior.
Learn more in: The Use of Simulation as an Experimental Methodology for DMSS Research
61.
An abstraction of a system designed as a set of facts constructed in a particular intention. It must be used to answer questions about the system under study. In the field of trajectory data,
model
s are used to formalize and analyze trajectories of mobile objects.
Learn more in: A Trajectory Ontology Design Pattern for Semantic Trajectory Data Warehouses: Behavior Analysis and Animal Tracking Case Studies
62.
The system research of that serves as means for the receipt of information about other system; presentation of some real process, device or conception.
Learn more in: Formation of an Effective Multi-Functional Model of the Research Competence of Students
63.
Physical or mathematical representation of a process.
Learn more in: Study of Thermal and Microbiological Behavior of Foods Submitted to Evaporative Cooling Process
64.
It’s a conceptual representation of reality that helps creating forecast and simulations. It allows decision makers to convert data into useful information that can be used in specific plans for decision making.
Learn more in: Decision Support Software
65.
A system of statements targeted at describing, explaining, and predicting real-world phenomena. A scientific
model
is a system composed of two core constituents that have been tested and validated: (1) factors and (2) hypotheses.
Learn more in: Compliance With Information Systems Security Controls in Higher Education in South Africa
66.
A description of a program that can be used for special needs students.
Learn more in: Model vs. Continuum
67.
In a generic definition it is an information entity corresponding with a system in a formal relationship that condenses several essential features to define the system . Commonly, systems need
model
s to incorporate usable knowledge concerning the structural and functional baselines of readiness operative.
Model
s are abstractions of reality that contain just the essential aspects of this reality concerning the system ( Selic, 2003 ). The function of a
model
regards both the interpretation and the understanding of the system, as well as the drawing of conclusions in the form of other subsequent and usable
model
s. This work proposes to build
model
s that provide causal connections with the inner context of the system at runtime.
Learn more in: The Exploitation of Models in Artificial Emotions
68.
The mathematical function of a machine learning algorithm that consists of all the weights and which when fed with a structured input as
model
ed, produces the output trained by the algorithm.
Learn more in: Healthcare Conversational Chatbot for Medical Diagnosis
69.
possible representation of an idea. This can be 2D, 3D, digital, physical and other, in relation to the type of project. Overall, the
model
s are useful to investigate the project.
Learn more in: Models for Design: From Geometries to Generative Algorithms
70.
Emulate, copying to be like another person or an individual whom another person copies or aspire to be like.
Learn more in: Dilemma of Child Actors and the Nigerian Video Film Industry
71.
A simplification, with respect to some goal, of a thing.
Learn more in: Using Wiki for Managing Knowledge in Agile Software Development
72.
Representation of a ML problem by using a learner algorithm, test, and training data.
Learn more in: Machine Learning and Data Science Project Management From an Agile Perspective: Methods and Challenges
73.
Is the process of utilizing concepts diagrammatically or otherwise to convey an enhanced meaning and semantics during various instruction-based activities.
Learn more in: Curriculum Development Models for Quality Educational System
74.
A
model
is a simplified representation of a system at some particular point in time or space intended to promote understanding of the real system.
Learn more in: An Integrated Approach to Supply Chain Simulation
75.
Model
s are designs that are not real themselves, but facilitate a better understanding of phenomena in the physical world.
Model
s facilitate the conceptualization of a process or system by simplifying the complexity of real situations and classifying them in groups of general steps that can be applied to many different contexts.
Learn more in: Web-Based Course Design Models
76.
The blueprint or architectural plan of a proposed system.
Learn more in: An Improved Model-Based Technique for Generating Test Scenarios from UML Class Diagrams
77.
An abstraction or representation which captures the essence of an organization, process, or operation to improve performance.
Learn more in: The Adoption and Transformation of Capability Maturity Models in Government
78.
A
model
is a representation of a physical or conceptual system. Certain aspects of the system may be represented in the
model
, and other aspects may be missing, often in the interest of simplifying the
model
.
Learn more in: How People Learn with Computer Simulations
79.
A representation, for a specific purpose, of certain aspects of a real system.
Learn more in: Model-Driven Engineering of Distributed Applications
80.
A physical or ideal system created to represent a physical or ideal system at certain level.
Learn more in: University Training on Communities of Practice
81.
A simplified representation of reality that concentrates on predicting how a factor or a series of related factors would evolve based on the variation of a set of parameters. Also, a simplified representation of reality.
Learn more in: Better Executive Information with the Dashboard Approach
82.
A way to describe an enterprise in generic terms.
Learn more in: Extending Social Network Diagrams for Large Scale Collaboration
83.
A
model
is a simplified representation of a system at some particular point in time or space intended to promote understanding of the real system.
Learn more in: An Integrated Approach to Supply Chain Simulation
84.
Model
is an abstraction of the reality.
Learn more in: Data Guided Public Healthcare Decision Making
85.
Simplification of reality, commonly using mathematics, which aims to obtain relevant conclusions about the relationships of the variables that compose it.
Learn more in: Firm Performance and Business Models Based on Exports: Can This Shy Flirtation Become a True Love Story?
86.
It is a representation of a system or a structure.
Model
is a bridge between theory and reality. It uses certain theory to frame the reality. It not only includes common elements or themes, but also the process and procedures of how to do things based on certain theory.
Learn more in: Social Simulation and its Process in Learning
87.
A representation of something in the world, used to reason about the world and to develop understanding.
Model
s include artefacts, process descriptions, ideas, computer software (amongst others) that reflect aspects of past, current, or imagined future reality.
Learn more in: Racing Ahead With Innovation: The Case for Hybrid Models and Ethical Decisions
88.
Expression of a real world in its handleable form.
Model
includes physical
model
, mathematical
model
and numerical
model
.
Learn more in: Computer Assisted Problem Solving Environment (PSE)
89.
A description of a system using mathematical concepts and language.
Learn more in: Thinking eHealth: Empowering for Wellbeing With Health Monitoring Systems
90.
In the context of software development, a
model
refers to an abstract representation of the certain aspects of software systems.
Learn more in: A Survey on the Applications of Swarm Intelligence to Software Verification
91.
The input to a machine learning algorithm built upon some training data and used to make a future prediction about some relevant unseen data.
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