KINS 203 - Models & Theories
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Model
Simplified representation of how something works or is structured
Theory
A well-supported explanation of why something happens
Similarities of Models & Theories
Simplify complexity, organize information, guide research, built from evidence, evolve over time, shared language.
Purpose of a Model
Imitates scenarios & predicts how systems work under conditions
Scope of a Model
Specific, often, concrete visual
Evidence base of Models
May be explanatory, speculative, or illustrative
Models are used for
Describing, predicting, or stimulating real world processes or behaviors
Purpose of Theory
Explains relationships based on existing knowledge
Scope of Theory
Broad, abstract, conceptual
Evidence base of Theory
Built from extensive search. Integrating and synthesizing knowledge from various studies
Theory are used for
Synthesizing
Synthesizing
Unifying seemingly unrelated parts into a whole
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How & Why
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