E1 - The Modelling Cycle

Question 1

What is modelling?

Answer 1

The process of applying mathematics to a real world problem in order to solve it

Question 2

What is validating?

Answer 2

Checking that the solution found is realistic

Question 3

What are the different steps of the modelling cycle?

Answer 3

Step 1 - The Problem
Step 2 - The Assumptions
Step 3 - The Mathematical Problem
Step 4 - Solving the Mathematical Problem
Step 5 - Interpreting the Solution
Step 6 - Validating the Model
Step 7 - Use the Model to Explain, Predict, Decide or Design