Modelling
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1. Computer modelling is any activity that in- What is computer modelling
volves using software abstractions to repre-
sent a real or virtual problem
2. A model in computer science, refers to a What is a model
computer model
3. Conditions or situations in the environment What are scenarios
that can change
4. Simulation refers to running a model to allow What does simulation refer to
different scenarios to be tested
5. It is easy for using arguments and gaining a Why might one write a model in python
returned value
6. Stress/force models on e.g. a plane Give one real-world example of a com-
puter model
7. To ensure that the code works as it should Why is it important to evaluate a model?
and that the accuracy of the model is good
8. So it is easy for the user to interpret the mod- Why should the units and output format
el's result be carefully considered when developing
a model
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9. It can help us to see patterns and trends, that How can real-world data help us to de-
may assist us in developing a model. velop models?
10. It allows us to identify all possible decision What is a benefit of using a decision tree
making paths, making it much easier to write when making developing a model with
the conditionals in the code multiple paths in the data?
11. We run the risk of the data modelled, is not If we use a small data sample to develop
properly indicative of the true population. rules for a model, what can happen to
Therefore, the rules can deteriorate, and be- the rules for a model if we subsequently
come irrelevant. obtain a dataset with more attributes and
records?
12. The building of models to simulate the ac- What is agent-based modelling?
tions and interactions of individual 'agents'
within an environment. e.g., The New York
Times' simulation on how COVID spreads
from one person to another (red dot simula-
tion)
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13. The agents are autonomous and indepen- How is ABM different from other models?
dent of each other and the environment.
14. It can assist in describing complex environ- What are some benefits of agent-based
ments, and it can be quite easy to work out a modelling
basic set of rules for an agent.
15. Behaviours that are observed in the envi- What are emergent behaviours
ronment as a whole, but not observed indi-
vidually. The behaviours only emerge when
agents interact in the environment. e.g., an
ABM of a new road/traffic control system to
simulate whether it might help more com-
muters to get to work on time.
16. Tumour growth, Immune system, Sales fore- What are some examples of agent-based
casting and social media usage. modelling?
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