Briefly on models… not of the bikini or Instagram type

Posted on by Dr Andrew Huang

Source

Alain Goriely, 3. Do you believe in models? Simplicity and complexity  In Applied Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction

What did I learn from this material?

“In its simplest sense, a model, from the latin word modus (a measure), is an abstract representation of a system developed in order to answer specific questions or gain insight into a phenomenon. Models come in multiple flavours and sizes depending on the question and the discipline.”

Models are “developed to answer questions, to explore ideas, and to help us gain insights about a system”

What further questions have arisen from this material?

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Where can I use this?

Potentially PhD

When can I use this?

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Who needs to know this?

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Quotations

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Published by Dr Andrew Huang

I am an enthusiastic medical educator who has commenced a PhD in Medical Education through the University of Melbourne in 2019 focusing on the use of video technology. I also have postgraduate specialist qualifications in Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine, and Medical Administration, having obtained fellowships with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Pain Medicine, ANZCA. I previously held the position of Supervisor of Training at Austin Health (2014-2021) and am the medical lead for Pain Medicine at Eastern Health. My interests include education, governance, leadership and most importantly, family.