Abstract
Models are representations of systems whether these arereal or imagined. They have three characteristics:
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Models are simplified representations of the system being studied.
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Models contain explicit assumptions about the behaviour of systems being studied.
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Models are imperfect, particularly when applied out of context.
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Munn, R.E. (1983). The Theory and Application of Modelling in Environmental Impact Assessment. In: Environmental Impact Assessment. NATO ASI Series, vol 14. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6795-3_14
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